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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
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
OriginSouthern 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 functionsPremium sushi/sashimi — alternative to Pacific bluefin (honmaguro), with similar premium positioning, Toro-grade fatty cuts
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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.

Classification

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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

EUCCSBT-managed; sustainability awareness.
USAEstablished US sushi specialty.
ChinaPremium specialty positioning.
KoreaPremium specialty positioning.

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References

  1. 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.

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