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Shitabirame (Tongue Sole)
したびらめ (Shitabirame)
Also known as: Shitabirame, Tongue sole, Cynoglossus joyneri, 舌平目
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | したびらめ |
| Common Japanese notations | したびらめ, 舌平目, シタビラメ |
| Origin | Tongue sole (Cynoglossus joyneri); Pacific coastal harvest |
| Typical functions | French-cuisine influence — sole meunière, Premium foodservice |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended. |
Shitabirame (したびらめ / 舌平目) is tongue sole, premium foodservice flatfish for French-cuisine sole meunière applications.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh and frozen shitabirame retail
What it is
Cynoglossus joyneri tongue sole.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Sole meunière, premium foodservice.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global sole trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US sole market. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — したびらめ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.