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Kurodai (Black Sea Bream)
くろだい (Kurodai)
Also known as: Kurodai, Black sea bream, Acanthopagrus schlegelii, 黒鯛, Chinu
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | くろだい |
| Common Japanese notations | くろだい, 黒鯛, クロダイ, チヌ |
| Origin | Black sea bream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii); coastal waters; year-round availability |
| Typical functions | Foodservice — sashimi, shioyaki, simmered preparations |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kurodai (くろだい / 黒鯛) is black sea bream, foodservice fish for sashimi, shioyaki, simmered preparations.
Classification
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole kurodai (foodservice)
What it is
Acanthopagrus schlegelii black sea bream.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Sashimi, shioyaki, simmered.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Established Chinese trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — くろだい
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.