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Komochi-garei (Egg-Bearing Flounder)
子持ちがれい (Komochi-garei)
Also known as: Komochi-garei, Egg-bearing flounder, Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, 子持ち鰈
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 子持ちがれい |
| Common Japanese notations | 子持ちがれい, 子持ち鰈, コモチガレイ |
| Origin | Egg-bearing flatfish (Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides imports principal); the visible roe is the key feature |
| Typical functions | Premium nimono (simmered) — winter foodservice signature, Premium retail with visible roe |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended. |
Komochi-garei (子持ちがれい / 子持ち鰈) is egg-bearing flatfish, premium winter foodservice nimono with visible roe.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen komochi-garei retail
What it is
Greenland halibut and related egg-bearing flatfish.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium nimono.
Winter foodservice.
For OEM: pre-cooked nimono retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major Greenland halibut trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Greenland halibut market. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 子持ちがれい 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.