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Mushi-garei (Sundried Flounder)

むしがれい (Mushi-garei)

Also known as: Mushi-garei, Sundried flounder, Eopsetta grigorjewi, 蒸鰈, Mushi-karei

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameむしがれい
Common Japanese notationsむしがれい, 蒸鰈, ムシガレイ
OriginSundried flounder (Eopsetta grigorjewi); the steamed-and-dried form is the principal product; Wakasa Bay area heritage (Wakasa-mushigarei is established regional brand)
Typical functionsPremium foodservice — shioyaki and grilled specialty, Wakasa regional gift retail
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Wakasa-mushigarei regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.

Mushi-garei (むしがれい / 蒸鰈) — steamed-and-dried flounder — is a Wakasa Bay heritage product (Wakasa-mushigarei). Premium foodservice and regional gift retail.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Mushi-garei dried retail (Wakasa heritage)

What it is

Eopsetta grigorjewi flounder, steamed-and-dried.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Foodservice shioyaki/grilled.

Wakasa gift retail.

For OEM: regional dried retail OEM.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Wakasa regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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Related ingredients

References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — むしがれい

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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