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Mebachi-maguro (Bigeye Tuna)
めばちまぐろ (Mebachi-maguro)
Also known as: Mebachi-maguro, Bigeye tuna, Thunnus obesus, 目鉢鮪
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | めばちまぐろ |
| Common Japanese notations | めばちまぐろ, 目鉢鮪, メバチマグロ, Bachi |
| Origin | Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus); pelagic tuna; major commercial supply for Japanese sushi/sashimi market; principal landings Pacific Ocean global; significant Japanese imports from Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, USA |
| Typical functions | Volume sushi/sashimi akami — major commercial sushi tuna, Mid-tier foodservice tuna |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended. |
Mebachi-maguro (めばちまぐろ / 目鉢鮪) — bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) — is a major commercial Japanese sushi/sashimi tuna, mid-tier between premium honmaguro and volume kihada. Significant imports from Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, USA.
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Product applications
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen mebachi-maguro sushi-grade
- Fresh chilled mebachi-maguro
What it is
Thunnus obesus bigeye tuna.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Volume sushi/sashimi akami.
Mid-tier foodservice.
For OEM: sushi-grade ingredient supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global bigeye trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US bigeye industry. Established sushi market. |
| China | Major global trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — めばちまぐろ 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.