
Kuwana hamaguri carries 'Kuwana-no Yakihamaguri' regional brand; declining wild supply elevates Japan-domestic premium.
Glutamate 100-150 mg/100g; succinic acid elevated; characteristic clear-broth umami; allergen-shellfish.
Hina-matsuri ceremonial dishes, fine-dining clear-broth soup, hospitality export.
Japanese hard clam (Meretrix lusoria) — a ceremonial-cuisine staple, central to hina-matsuri (Doll Festival) tradition where the matched-pair shells symbolise fidelity. Mie's Kuwana hamaguri carries 'Kuwana-no Yakihamaguri' regional positioning; Aichi and Tokyo Bay (formerly major sources, now declining) round out commercial supply. Production has been declining due to coastal habitat loss; allocation-controlled cooperative supply commands premium pricing. Distinct from existing seafood entries.
| 日本 | Food product; phytosanitary for live; shellfish-allergen labelling |
|---|---|
| 欧盟 | Food import; shellfish-allergen labelling |
| 美国 | GRAS; FDA Prior Notice; shellfish-allergen labelling |
| 中国 | GACC; live-shellfish inspection |