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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameおひょう
Common Japanese notationsおひょう, オヒョウ, 大鮃
OriginPacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis); the largest flatfish, harvested in northern Pacific waters; significant Alaska, Canada imports
Typical functionsPremium foodservice fillet, Frozen fillet retail
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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).

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

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

  • Frozen ohyo fillet retail

What it is

Hippoglossus stenolepis Pacific halibut.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Premium foodservice fillet.

For OEM: frozen fillet retail.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished global halibut trade.
USAMajor US Alaska halibut industry.
ChinaEstablished global trade.
KoreaEstablished trade.

Example products

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References

  1. MEXT 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.

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