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Minami-maguro (Southern Bluefin Tuna)
みなみまぐろ (Minami-maguro)
Also known as: Minami-maguro, Southern bluefin tuna, Thunnus maccoyii, 南鮪, Indo-maguro
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | みなみまぐろ |
| Common Japanese notations | みなみまぐろ, 南鮪, ミナミマグロ, インドマグロ |
| Origin | Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii); harvested in Southern Hemisphere waters; CCSBT-managed (Commission for Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna) quota system; principal supply Australian, New Zealand, South African landings |
| Typical functions | Premium sushi/sashimi — alternative to Pacific bluefin (honmaguro), with similar premium positioning, Toro-grade fatty cuts |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **CCSBT quota status awareness — IUCN Endangered.** Fish allergen recommended. |
Minami-maguro (みなみまぐろ / 南鮪) — southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) — is a Southern Hemisphere bluefin tuna species. Premium sushi/sashimi alternative to honmaguro. CCSBT quota-managed; IUCN Endangered.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen sushi-grade minami-maguro
What it is
Thunnus maccoyii southern bluefin tuna.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium sushi/sashimi.
Toro fatty cuts.
For OEM: sushi-grade frozen supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. CCSBT quota awareness. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | CCSBT-managed; sustainability awareness. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US sushi specialty. |
| China | Premium specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Premium specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — みなみまぐろ 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.