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Okoze (Devil Stinger / Stonefish)
おこぜ (Okoze)
Also known as: Okoze, Devil stinger, Inimicus japonicus, 鬼虎魚
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | おこぜ |
| Common Japanese notations | おこぜ, 鬼虎魚, オコゼ |
| Origin | Devil stinger (Inimicus japonicus); harvested in Japanese coastal waters; small-volume premium specialty |
| Typical functions | Premium kaiseki and traditional cuisine signature, Sashimi and karaage premium specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Note dorsal spines are venomous (handled with care). Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Okoze (おこぜ / 鬼虎魚) is a premium kaiseki fish (Inimicus japonicus). Sashimi and karaage premium specialty. Small volume.
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- Fresh whole okoze (premium foodservice)
Ingredient profile
Inimicus japonicus devil stinger fish, premium specialty.
OEM applications
Kaiseki sashimi.
Karaage.
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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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- What is Okoze (Devil Stinger / Stonefish)?
- Okoze (おこぜ / 鬼虎魚) is a premium kaiseki fish (Inimicus japonicus). Sashimi and karaage premium specialty. Small volume.
- What is the regulatory status of Okoze (Devil Stinger / Stonefish) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Note dorsal spines are venomous (handled with care). Fish allergen recommended disclosure.
- What products typically use Okoze (Devil Stinger / Stonefish)?
- Fresh whole okoze (premium foodservice)
- Where does Okoze (Devil Stinger / Stonefish) come from?
- Devil stinger (Inimicus japonicus); harvested in Japanese coastal waters; small-volume premium specialty
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Okoze (Devil Stinger / Stonefish)?
- JSCI: おこぜ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — おこぜ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.