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Ohyō (Pacific Halibut)
おひょう (Ohyō)
Also known as: Ohyō, Pacific halibut, Hippoglossus stenolepis, オヒョウ, 大鮃
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | おひょう |
| Common Japanese notations | おひょう, オヒョウ, 大鮃 |
| Origin | Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis); the largest flatfish, harvested in northern Pacific waters; significant Alaska, Canada imports |
| Typical functions | Premium foodservice fillet, Frozen fillet retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Ohyō (おひょう) is Pacific halibut, a premium flatfish for foodservice fillet applications. Most supply is North Pacific imported (Alaska, Canada).
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- Frozen ohyo fillet retail
Ingredient profile
Hippoglossus stenolepis Pacific halibut.
OEM applications
Premium foodservice fillet.
For OEM: frozen fillet retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global halibut trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US Alaska halibut industry. |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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- What is Ohyō (Pacific Halibut)?
- Ohyō (おひょう) is Pacific halibut, a premium flatfish for foodservice fillet applications. Most supply is North Pacific imported (Alaska, Canada).
- What is the regulatory status of Ohyō (Pacific Halibut) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended disclosure.
- What products typically use Ohyō (Pacific Halibut)?
- Frozen ohyo fillet retail
- Where does Ohyō (Pacific Halibut) come from?
- Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis); the largest flatfish, harvested in northern Pacific waters; significant Alaska, Canada imports
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ohyō (Pacific Halibut)?
- JSCI: おひょう
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — おひょう
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.