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Makajiki (Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin)
まかじき (Makajiki)
Also known as: Makajiki, Indo-Pacific blue marlin, Striped marlin, Kajiki-maguro (legacy), Tetrapturus audax, 真梶木
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | まかじき |
| Common Japanese notations | まかじき, 真梶木, マカジキ, カジキマグロ (商業名) |
| Origin | Striped marlin (Kajikia audax / Tetrapturus audax); pelagic temperate-water fish; principal domestic landings Miyagi (Kesennuma), Iwate, Wakayama, Kanagawa, Shizuoka; **historically marketed as 'kajiki-maguro' but is NOT taxonomically a tuna** — modern labeling rules require accurate naming; defining Kanto-region kajiki-cuisine fish |
| Typical functions | Sashimi premium — kajiki-sashimi staple in eastern Japan, Steak preparation — firm flesh suits western-style cooking, Smoke-cured premium retail, Sushi nigiri (regional) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Origin disclosure required.** Historical 'kajiki-maguro' name is technically inaccurate — modern labeling guidance prefers 'makajiki' or 'kajiki'. **Fish allergen** — **mackerel/salmon are JAS-mandatory; marlin is JAS-recommended-disclosure**. **Mercury moderate-to-high; pregnancy-advisory MHLW guidance applies (limit kajiki to 80g/week).** |
Makajiki (まかじき / 真梶木) is the striped marlin (Kajikia audax) — premium pelagic fish landed at Kesennuma, Wakayama. **Despite historical 'kajiki-maguro' merchant name, marlin is NOT a tuna.** Defining sashimi/steak. **Mercury MHLW pregnancy-advisory: limit to 80g/week.**
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh makajiki sashimi-grade retail
- Frozen fillet B2B (foodservice steak channel)
- Smoked makajiki specialty
What it is
Kajikia audax / Tetrapturus audax striped marlin (NOT a tuna).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium sashimi (eastern Japan).
Steak western-style cooking.
Smoke-cured retail.
Sushi nigiri (regional).
For OEM: sashimi-grade retail, foodservice frozen fillet, smoked specialty.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure.
Modern naming guidance prefers 'makajiki' over historical 'kajiki-maguro'.
**Fish JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen consideration.**
**Mercury MHLW pregnancy-advisory: limit to 80g/week.**
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | **Fish EU-mandatory allergen.** Mercury monitoring (EFSA). |
|---|---|
| USA | Fish allergen disclosure. **FDA mercury advisory — pregnant women avoid marlin.** |
| China | Premium import market. |
| Korea | Premium import market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — まかじき
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.