Food · Fermented foods
Suketō-dara (Alaska Pollock)
すけとうだら (Suketō-dara)
Also known as: Suketō-dara, Alaska pollock, Walleye pollock, Theragra chalcogramma, Gadus chalcogrammus, 介党鱈, Mentaiko (roe — separate product), Tarako
Looking for a Japanese supplier of Suketō-dara (Alaska Pollock)? Tell usAt a glance
| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | すけとうだら |
| Common Japanese notations | すけとうだら, 介党鱈, スケトウダラ, 明太子, たらこ |
| Origin | Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus); North Pacific pelagic fish; major commercial species supplying surimi (fish paste) industry, kamaboko, fish-cake products, fish-fingers, and the iconic Japanese mentaiko/tarako (salt-cured roe — defining Hakata regional specialty) |
| Typical functions | Surimi (fish paste) industry — major raw material, Mentaiko/tarako salt-cured roe (Hakata mentaiko regional signature), Kamaboko, chikuwa, fish-cake industrial supply, Fish-finger and frozen fish-cutlet industry |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin (Russia, USA Alaska) disclosure essential. **Fish allergen recommended disclosure.** Mentaiko (spicy) and tarako (regular) is paired premium product. |
Suketō-dara (すけとうだら / 介党鱈) — Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) — is one of the world's major commercial fish species supplying Japan's surimi (fish paste) industry, kamaboko/chikuwa production, and the iconic Hakata mentaiko/tarako (salt-cured roe — a major regional gift specialty). Domestic Hokkaido and Russian/Alaskan imports both significant.
Classification
Tags below link to other ingredients sharing the same attribute, so you can pivot from one ingredient to its peers.
Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen suketō-dara fillet (industrial volume)
- Mentaiko/tarako retail (Hakata regional gift major)
- Surimi industrial supply
What it is
Gadus chalcogrammus Alaska pollock. Major commercial pelagic species.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Surimi industry — major raw material.
Mentaiko/tarako salt-cured roe.
Kamaboko, chikuwa, fish-cake.
Fish-finger and frozen products.
For OEM: surimi industrial supply, mentaiko/tarako production OEM, kamaboko production.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established Alaska pollock trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US Alaska pollock industry — world's largest single-species fishery. |
| China | Major surimi and processing industry. |
| Korea | Major Korean myeongtae tradition. |
Example products
Example finished products will be added after verification of origin.
All brand names and product names referenced anywhere on this site are the property of their respective owners. Example entries are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.
Explore related ingredients
Used in similar product applications
Other ingredients commonly used in the same finished-product families.
Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu)
油揚げ
Seasonings & saucesFermented foods
Agemaki (Jackknife Clam)
あげまき
Seasonings & saucesFermented foods
Ago Dashi (Flying Fish Stock)
あごだし
Seasonings & saucesFermented foods
Ahiru-niku (Domestic Duck)
あひる 肉
Seasonings & saucesFermented foods
Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck)
かも あいがも 肉
Seasonings & saucesFermented foods
Sharing similar functions
Ingredients that overlap on functional benefit tags.
From the same origin
Other ingredients that share an origin classification.
References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — すけとうだら
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.