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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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| 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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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Vinegar-cured kohada for sushi production
What it is
Konosirus punctatus dotted gizzard shad. Stage names shinko/kohada/nakasumi/konoshiro.
Typical uses in Japanese products
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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References
- MEXT 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.