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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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- Fresh and frozen shitabirame retail
Ingredient profile
Cynoglossus joyneri tongue sole.
OEM applications
Sole meunière, premium foodservice.
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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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- What is Shitabirame (Tongue Sole)?
- Shitabirame (したびらめ / 舌平目) is tongue sole, premium foodservice flatfish for French-cuisine sole meunière applications.
- What is the regulatory status of Shitabirame (Tongue Sole) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
- What products typically use Shitabirame (Tongue Sole)?
- Fresh and frozen shitabirame retail
- Where does Shitabirame (Tongue Sole) come from?
- Tongue sole (Cynoglossus joyneri); Pacific coastal harvest
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Shitabirame (Tongue Sole)?
- JSCI: したびらめ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.