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Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino)
きんめだい (Kinmedai)
Also known as: Kinmedai, Splendid alfonsino, Beryx splendens, 金目鯛
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | きんめだい |
| Common Japanese notations | きんめだい, 金目鯛, キンメダイ |
| Origin | Splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens); deep-water pelagic fish; principal Japanese landings Shizuoka (Inatori — heritage premium brand), Chiba (Choshi), Kanagawa, Kochi |
| Typical functions | Premium foodservice — kinmedai-no-nitsuke (simmered in soy/sake/sugar) is iconic Izu Inatori dish, Sashimi and sushi — distinctive red skin presentation, Premium gift retail (Inatori Kinmedai) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Inatori Kinmedai regional brand established. Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kinmedai (きんめだい / 金目鯛) — splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) — is a premium Japanese deep-water fish with distinctive red skin and golden eyes. Shizuoka Inatori is the heritage premium brand. The OEM positioning includes premium foodservice (kinmedai-no-nitsuke is iconic Izu Inatori dish), sashimi/sushi presentation, and premium gift retail.
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole kinmedai (foodservice)
- Pre-cooked kinmedai-no-nitsuke retail
- Inatori Kinmedai premium gift retail
What it is
Beryx splendens splendid alfonsino, deep-water pelagic fish with red skin.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kinmedai-no-nitsuke — iconic Izu/Inatori dish.
Sashimi and sushi.
Premium gift retail.
For OEM: pre-cooked nitsuke retail OEM, premium gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Inatori regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Imported as alfonsino. Established global trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Example products
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — きんめだい
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.