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Sazae (Horned Turban)
さざえ (Sazae)
Also known as: Sazae, Horned turban, Turban shell, Turbo sazae, Turbo cornutus, 栄螺, サザエ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | さざえ 生 / 焼き |
| Common Japanese notations | さざえ, 栄螺, サザエ |
| Origin | Horned turban (Turbo sazae, recognized as distinct from Chinese-Korean Turbo cornutus in 2017); principal modern domestic regions Chiba, Mie (Ago Bay), Wakayama, Nagasaki, Iwate; wild-harvest only — **no commercial aquaculture established**; coastal-village seasonal specialty |
| Typical functions | Tsuboyaki — defining shell-grilled preparation (whole shell directly on coals or grill), Sashimi premium, Nimono (sweet-soy simmered) — kaiseki preparation, Coastal-village seasonal foodservice signature |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Origin disclosure required.** **Mollusk JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** Wild-harvest fishing-rights compliance and coastal-zone regulations apply. |
Sazae (さざえ / 栄螺) is the horned turban (Turbo sazae) — recognized as distinct Japanese species in 2017. **Tsuboyaki shell-grill** is the defining preparation. Wild-harvest only (no aquaculture). Chiba, Mie Ago-Bay, Wakayama, Iwate coastal villages.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Live sazae premium retail (sashimi/tsuboyaki grade)
- Foodservice supply (coastal restaurant channel)
What it is
Turbo sazae horned turban (distinct Japanese species, recognized 2017).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Tsuboyaki shell-grilled signature preparation.
Sashimi premium.
Sweet-soy nimono kaiseki.
Coastal-village foodservice.
For OEM: live premium retail, coastal foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure.
**Mollusk JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.**
Wild-harvest fishing-rights and coastal-zone compliance.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | **Mollusks EU-mandatory allergen.** Niche specialty market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Mollusk allergen disclosure. Niche specialty. |
| China | Distinct from Chinese T. cornutus; niche import. |
| Korea | Established as 소라 (sora). |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — さざえ 生 / 焼き
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.