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Sōda-gatsuo (Frigate Tuna)
そうだがつお (Sōda-gatsuo)
Also known as: Sōda-gatsuo, Frigate tuna, Auxis thazard, 宗田鰹
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | そうだがつお |
| Common Japanese notations | そうだがつお, 宗田鰹, ソウダガツオ |
| Origin | Frigate tuna (Auxis thazard / A. rochei); harvested principally in Kochi waters; major raw material for sōda-bushi (a katsuobushi-style dried product) — used for premium soba/udon dashi |
| Typical functions | Sōda-bushi production — premium soba/udon dashi, Maguro-tataki style preparations |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended. |
Sōda-gatsuo (そうだがつお / 宗田鰹) is frigate tuna, the raw material for sōda-bushi (a katsuobushi-style dried product) — particularly favored for premium soba/udon dashi. Kochi is the heritage harvest area.
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Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Sōda-bushi retail and ingredient supply
What it is
Auxis thazard frigate tuna.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Sōda-bushi production for premium soba/udon dashi.
For OEM: sōda-bushi production OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — そうだがつお
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.