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Konoshiro (Dotted Gizzard Shad)

このしろ (Konoshiro)

Also known as: Konoshiro, Dotted gizzard shad, Konosirus punctatus, 鮗, Kohada (immature stage), Shinko (juvenile)

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At a glance

Category	Food
Japanese labeling name	このしろ
Common Japanese notations	このしろ, 鮗, コノシロ, コハダ, シンコ
Origin	Dotted gizzard shad (Konosirus punctatus); known by different names at different growth stages — shinko (juvenile, smallest), kohada (immature, sushi standard), nakasumi (intermediate), konoshiro (mature)
Typical functions	Premium Edomae sushi — kohada is iconic vinegar-cured topping, Shinko ultra-premium summer sushi (briefly available, very premium)
Regulatory status in Japan	Standard food labeling. Stage disclosure (shinko / kohada / konoshiro) for premium positioning. Fish allergen recommended.

Konoshiro (このしろ / 鮗) — dotted gizzard shad — is famous for its name changes at different growth stages: shinko (juvenile, ultra-premium summer sushi), kohada (immature, iconic Edomae sushi), nakasumi, konoshiro (mature). Kohada is the iconic Edomae vinegar-cured sushi topping.

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Flavoring486

Regulatory tags

Culinary ingredient512

Origin

Marine-derived163

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Vinegar-cured kohada for sushi production

Ingredient profile

Konosirus punctatus dotted gizzard shad. Stage names shinko/kohada/nakasumi/konoshiro.

OEM applications

Kohada Edomae sushi (vinegar-cured).

Shinko ultra-premium summer sushi.

For OEM: vinegar-cured kohada sushi supply.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Stage name disclosure for premium positioning. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EU	Niche specialty in Japanese sushi channels.
USA	Niche specialty in Japanese sushi channels.
China	Niche specialty positioning.
Korea	Niche specialty positioning.

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Quick answers

What is Konoshiro (Dotted Gizzard Shad)?: Konoshiro (このしろ / 鮗) — dotted gizzard shad — is famous for its name changes at different growth stages: shinko (juvenile, ultra-premium summer sushi), kohada (immature, iconic Edomae sushi), nakasumi, konoshiro (mature). Kohada is the iconic Edomae vinegar-cured sushi topping.
What is the regulatory status of Konoshiro (Dotted Gizzard Shad) in Japan?: Standard food labeling. Stage disclosure (shinko / kohada / konoshiro) for premium positioning. Fish allergen recommended.
What products typically use Konoshiro (Dotted Gizzard Shad)?: Vinegar-cured kohada for sushi production
Where does Konoshiro (Dotted Gizzard Shad) come from?: Dotted gizzard shad (Konosirus punctatus); known by different names at different growth stages — shinko (juvenile, smallest), kohada (immature, sushi standard), nakasumi (intermediate), konoshiro (mature)
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Konoshiro (Dotted Gizzard Shad)?: JSCI: このしろ

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References

文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — このしろ

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.