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Shottsuru (Akita Fish Sauce)
しょっつる (Shottsuru)
Also known as: Shottsuru, Akita fish sauce, 塩魚汁, しょっつる
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | しょっつる |
| Common Japanese notations | しょっつる, 塩魚汁, ショッツル |
| Origin | Akita Prefecture traditional fish sauce based on hatahata (sailfin sandfish — Akita prefecture symbol fish — see hatahata entry); one of Japan's three great fish sauces alongside ishiru (Noto) and ikanago-shōyu (Hyogo) |
| Typical functions | Shottsuru-nabe — defining Akita regional cuisine signature, Heritage Akita cuisine ingredient, Premium kaiseki and traditional cuisine accent |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Akita regional brand. **Fish allergen recommended disclosure.** |
Shottsuru (しょっつる / 塩魚汁) is Akita Prefecture traditional fish sauce based on hatahata (sailfin sandfish). One of Japan's three great fish sauces with ishiru and ikanago-shōyu. Shottsuru-nabe is the defining Akita regional cuisine.
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- Bottled shottsuru retail (Akita regional)
Ingredient profile
Fermented hatahata-based fish sauce, Akita heritage.
OEM applications
Shottsuru-nabe Akita signature.
Heritage cuisine.
For OEM: regional Akita specialty retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Akita regional. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty fish sauce market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Shottsuru (Akita Fish Sauce)?
- Shottsuru (しょっつる / 塩魚汁) is Akita Prefecture traditional fish sauce based on hatahata (sailfin sandfish). One of Japan's three great fish sauces with ishiru and ikanago-shōyu. Shottsuru-nabe is the defining Akita regional cuisine.
- What is the regulatory status of Shottsuru (Akita Fish Sauce) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Akita regional brand. **Fish allergen recommended disclosure.**
- What products typically use Shottsuru (Akita Fish Sauce)?
- Bottled shottsuru retail (Akita regional)
- Where does Shottsuru (Akita Fish Sauce) come from?
- Akita Prefecture traditional fish sauce based on hatahata (sailfin sandfish — Akita prefecture symbol fish — see hatahata entry); one of Japan's three great fish sauces alongside ishiru (Noto) and ikanago-shōyu (Hyogo)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Shottsuru (Akita Fish Sauce)?
- JSCI: しょっつる
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — しょっつる
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.