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Tokobushi (Small Abalone)
とこぶし (Tokobushi)
Also known as: Tokobushi, Small abalone, Haliotis diversicolor, 床伏, トコブシ, Nagaramini
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | とこぶし |
| Common Japanese notations | とこぶし, 床伏, トコブシ, ながらみ |
| Origin | Small abalone (Haliotis diversicolor); smaller relative of awabi (Haliotis discus etc.); principal regions Mie, Wakayama, Shizuoka, Nagasaki; **historically called 'imitator-awabi' but is taxonomically a related distinct Haliotis species**; less premium than awabi (true abalone) but still a sashimi/sushi specialty; wild-harvest, no commercial aquaculture |
| Typical functions | Sashimi / sushi nigiri (specialty foodservice), Tsukudani (soy-simmered preserve), Nimono (sweet-soy simmered) preparation, Foodservice regional supply |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Origin disclosure.** **Awabi is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen — tokobushi is a related Haliotis species, equivalent disclosure consideration recommended.** Wild-harvest fishing-rights compliance. |
Tokobushi (とこぶし / 床伏) — small abalone (Haliotis diversicolor) — is a smaller wild-only Haliotis relative of awabi. Less premium than awabi but specialty sushi/sashimi. Mie, Wakayama, Shizuoka, Nagasaki regions.
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Product applications
Functions
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Live tokobushi specialty retail
- Frozen tokobushi B2B (limited)
- Tsukudani retail
What it is
Haliotis diversicolor small abalone (related to but distinct from awabi).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Sashimi / sushi nigiri specialty.
Tsukudani soy-simmered preserve.
Sweet-soy nimono.
Foodservice regional.
For OEM: live specialty retail, limited frozen B2B, tsukudani retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure.
**Mollusk JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen consideration.**
Wild-harvest fishing-rights compliance.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | **Mollusks EU-mandatory allergen.** Niche specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Mollusk allergen disclosure. CITES — verify Haliotis sourcing. |
| China | Niche premium import. |
| Korea | Niche specialty. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — とこぶし
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.