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Sakura-masu (Cherry Salmon)
さくらます (Sakura-masu)
Also known as: Sakura-masu, Cherry salmon, Masu salmon, Oncorhynchus masou, 桜鱒
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | さくらます |
| Common Japanese notations | さくらます, 桜鱒, サクラマス, Yamame (river-form) |
| Origin | Cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou); native Japanese salmon species; both wild and farmed; principal regions Hokkaido, Toyama (Masu-no-zushi heritage), Iwate; sea-form (sakura-masu) and river-form (yamame) are same species |
| Typical functions | Toyama Masu-no-zushi (Toyama pressed salmon sushi) — premium gift retail signature, Spring seasonal premium foodservice |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Toyama Masu-no-zushi regional brand. **Salmon is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** |
Sakura-masu (さくらます / 桜鱒) — cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) — is a native Japanese salmon species. Spring seasonal premium foodservice. Toyama's Masu-no-zushi (pressed sakura-masu sushi) is the iconic regional gift retail product.
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Product applications
Functions
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh sakura-masu (spring seasonal)
- Toyama Masu-no-zushi premium gift retail
What it is
Oncorhynchus masou cherry salmon. Sea-form sakura-masu and river-form yamame are same species.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Toyama Masu-no-zushi — defining premium product.
Spring foodservice premium.
For OEM: Toyama Masu-no-zushi production OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Toyama regional brand. Salmon allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. Salmon allergen mandatory. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. Salmon allergen mandatory. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Example products
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — さくらます
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.