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Masunosuke (King Salmon / Chinook Salmon)
ますのすけ (Masunosuke)
Also known as: Masunosuke, King salmon, Chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, 鱒の介, キングサーモン
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ますのすけ |
| Common Japanese notations | ますのすけ, 鱒の介, キングサーモン |
| Origin | Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha); principal supply imported from USA Alaska, Canada, New Zealand farmed; the largest of the Pacific salmon species |
| Typical functions | Ultra-premium smoked salmon, Premium sushi/sashimi (high-fat profile) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. **Salmon is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** |
Masunosuke (ますのすけ) — King / Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) — is the largest Pacific salmon, principally imported from USA Alaska, Canada, and New Zealand farmed. Ultra-premium positioning for smoked salmon and high-fat sushi/sashimi.
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Product applications
Functions
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Smoked king salmon retail (premium gift)
- Pre-prepared sushi/sashimi
What it is
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Chinook salmon.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium smoked salmon.
Ultra-premium sushi/sashimi.
For OEM: smoked salmon production OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Salmon allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global Chinook trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US Alaska Chinook industry. Salmon allergen mandatory. |
| China | Premium specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche premium specialty. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ますのすけ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.