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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.
Classification
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Product applications
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole okoze (premium foodservice)
What it is
Inimicus japonicus devil stinger fish, premium specialty.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kaiseki sashimi.
Karaage.
For OEM: foodservice ingredient 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 — おこぜ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.