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Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish)
たかべ (Takabe)
Also known as: Takabe, Labracoglossa argentiventris, 鰖
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | たかべ |
| Common Japanese notations | たかべ, 鰖, タカベ |
| Origin | Yellow-striped butterfish (Labracoglossa argentiventris); Izu Islands and Pacific coastal Japan; summer specialty |
| Typical functions | Premium foodservice — shioyaki and grilled summer specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended. |
Takabe (たかべ) is Izu Islands summer specialty fish, shioyaki and grilled premium foodservice.
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- Fresh whole takabe (regional summer)
Ingredient profile
Labracoglossa argentiventris yellow-striped butterfish.
OEM applications
Shioyaki summer foodservice.
For OEM: regional foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty. |
| China | Niche specialty. |
| Korea | Niche specialty. |
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- What is Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish)?
- Takabe (たかべ) is Izu Islands summer specialty fish, shioyaki and grilled premium foodservice.
- What is the regulatory status of Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
- What products typically use Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish)?
- Fresh whole takabe (regional summer)
- Where does Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish) come from?
- Yellow-striped butterfish (Labracoglossa argentiventris); Izu Islands and Pacific coastal Japan; summer specialty
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Takabe (Yellow-Striped Butterfish)?
- JSCI: たかべ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — たかべ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.