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Suzuki (Japanese Sea Bass)

すずき (Suzuki)

Also known as: Suzuki, Japanese sea bass, Lateolabrax japonicus, 鱸

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameすずき
Common Japanese notationsすずき, 鱸, スズキ, シーバス
OriginJapanese sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus); coastal waters; summer season peak
Typical functionsSashimi and arai (cold-water-shocked sashimi), Premium foodservice
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Suzuki (すずき / 鱸) is Japanese sea bass, premium summer foodservice fish for sashimi and arai (cold-shocked) preparations.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Fresh whole suzuki (foodservice)

What it is

Lateolabrax japonicus Japanese sea bass.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Sashimi, arai, foodservice.

For OEM: foodservice supply.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished global sea bass trade (different species).
USANiche Japanese-cuisine specialty.
ChinaEstablished trade.
KoreaEstablished Korean nongeo culture.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — すずき

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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