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Taraba-gani (Red King Crab)
たらばがに (Taraba-gani)
Also known as: Taraba-gani, Red king crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, 鱈場蟹
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | たらばがに |
| Common Japanese notations | たらばがに, 鱈場蟹, タラバガニ |
| Origin | Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus); harvested principally in Russian Sakhalin, Kamchatka, Bering Sea, North Pacific; significant imports for Japanese gift retail and foodservice |
| Typical functions | Premium boiled crab gift retail, Premium foodservice — kani-suki, kani-nabe, Crab-leg foodservice |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin (Russia, USA Alaska) disclosure essential. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.** |
Taraba-gani (たらばがに / Red King Crab) — Paralithodes camtschaticus — is one of Japan's most prestigious imported crustaceans (principally from Russia, Alaska). Premium boiled crab gift retail and foodservice. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
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- Pre-cooked boiled taraba-gani (frozen retail and gift)
- Premium frozen leg sections
Ingredient profile
Paralithodes camtschaticus red king crab.
OEM applications
Premium boiled crab gift retail.
Premium foodservice (kani-suki, kani-nabe).
Crab-leg foodservice.
For OEM: pre-cooked frozen retail OEM, premium gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established king crab trade. Crustacean allergen mandatory. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US Alaska king crab industry. Crustacean allergen mandatory. |
| China | Major global trade. |
| Korea | Major Korean king crab market. |
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Quick answers
- What is Taraba-gani (Red King Crab)?
- Taraba-gani (たらばがに / Red King Crab) — Paralithodes camtschaticus — is one of Japan's most prestigious imported crustaceans (principally from Russia, Alaska). Premium boiled crab gift retail and foodservice. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
- What is the regulatory status of Taraba-gani (Red King Crab) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Imported origin (Russia, USA Alaska) disclosure essential. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
- What products typically use Taraba-gani (Red King Crab)?
- Pre-cooked boiled taraba-gani (frozen retail and gift) / Premium frozen leg sections
- Where does Taraba-gani (Red King Crab) come from?
- Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus); harvested principally in Russian Sakhalin, Kamchatka, Bering Sea, North Pacific; significant imports for Japanese gift retail and foodservice
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Taraba-gani (Red King Crab)?
- JSCI: たらばがに
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — たらばがに 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.