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Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish)

たかべ (Takabe)

Also known as: Takabe, Labracoglossa argentiventris, 鰖

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameたかべ
Common Japanese notationsたかべ, 鰖, タカベ
OriginYellow-striped butterfish (Labracoglossa argentiventris); Izu Islands and Pacific coastal Japan; summer specialty
Typical functionsPremium foodservice — shioyaki and grilled summer specialty
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Takabe (たかべ) is Izu Islands summer specialty fish, shioyaki and grilled premium foodservice.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

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

  • Fresh whole takabe (regional summer)

What it is

Labracoglossa argentiventris yellow-striped butterfish.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Shioyaki summer foodservice.

For OEM: regional foodservice supply.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty.
USANiche specialty.
ChinaNiche specialty.
KoreaNiche specialty.

Example products

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — たかべ

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

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