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Mutsu (Japanese Bluefish)
むつ (Mutsu)
Also known as: Mutsu, Japanese bluefish, Scombrops boops, 鯥
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | むつ |
| Common Japanese notations | むつ, 鯥, ムツ |
| Origin | Japanese bluefish (Scombrops boops); deep-water fish; winter season |
| Typical functions | Premium foodservice — shioyaki and nimono with rich fatty flavor |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended. |
Mutsu (むつ / 鯥) is Japanese bluefish, premium winter foodservice fish with rich fatty flavor.
Classification
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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.
- Fresh whole mutsu (foodservice)
What it is
Scombrops boops Japanese bluefish.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Shioyaki, nimono.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — むつ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.