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Yari-ika (Spear Squid)
やりいか (Yari-ika)
Also known as: Yari-ika, Spear squid, Heterololigo bleekeri, 槍烏賊
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | やりいか |
| Common Japanese notations | やりいか, 槍烏賊, ヤリイカ |
| Origin | Spear squid (Heterololigo bleekeri); coastal squid species; winter-spring season; favored for sushi sashimi presentation |
| Typical functions | Premium sushi/sashimi — distinctive elongated form for sushi presentation, Foodservice premium specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Mollusc allergen recommended.** |
Yari-ika (やりいか / 槍烏賊) is spear squid, premium winter-spring sushi/sashimi squid with elongated form for distinctive presentation.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole yari-ika (foodservice)
What it is
Heterololigo bleekeri spear squid.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium sushi/sashimi.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Mollusc allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — やりいか
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.