Spanish mackerel, a fish that grows with age

- sawara -

The term "shusse-uo" (progressing fish) comes from an old custom in samurai society. Samurai changed their names as they grew into adults, and when they were promoted or given a position due to military achievements or other reasons, they were called by their official rank instead of their name, which is why they came to be called "shusse-uo."

There are several fish that are called "fish that grow up quickly," including famous yellowtail, sea bass, and mullet, but the Spanish mackerel is said to grow up particularly quickly among them. The fry hatch from extremely small eggs, and initially measure just 4mm in size, but by the fourth day after birth, sharp teeth grow into their wide, slit mouths, and they begin to feed voraciously on the fry of other fish and crustaceans.

At one month after birth, it grows to 5cm, and then the pace increases from there, exceeding 10cm at one and a half months.

They grow at an incredible rate, eating small fish such as sardines and sand lances, reaching 50cm in one year, 70cm in two years, and 80cm in three years.

As it grows, it is called Sagoshi ⇒ Yanagi ⇒ Sawara .

In the Kansai region, where it has been eaten since ancient times, particularly around the Seto Inland Sea, sawara is a fish that is over 70cm in size and weighs over 2kg, and it has been considered a valuable food item and loved by many.

In recent years, perhaps due to rising sea temperatures, they have been caught in areas such as Tohoku and Hokkaido, and it has been noted that their habitat range is expanding.

Its mild, soft flesh makes it especially popular when grilled, and it is an excellent fish that can be widely used as a popular fish.

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Sawara (Japanese mackerel) fillet, boneless, 60g (100 Select Fillets Plus)

◆Spanish mackerel has a place in Western Japan's food culture. Now it is popular all over the country. We use carefully selected fatty sawara, which boasts a soft texture.

◆We take into consideration the opinions of nutritionists and chefs and are extremely particular about various aspects of quality, such as variations in shape and size and the presence of remaining bones, in our manufacturing process, pursuing safety and security.

◆Add some freshness to fish menus and dishes that tend to become monotonous by adding fish that are different from your usual ones!