Mince Tuna Negitoro (500g) 冷凍蓝鳍金槍魚大腹碎肉 – Premium Japanese Minced Fatty Tuna for Malaysian HORECA

Premium frozen minced fatty tuna (Negitoro) — a prized Japanese specialty made from the scraped belly meat (toro) of tuna, rich, buttery, and deeply flavourful. 500g per pack. Supplied by Senri (M) Sdn Bhd for Japanese restaurants, sushi counters, and premium Japanese food service operations across Malaysia.

1) What is this product?

This is Mince Tuna Negitoro — frozen minced fatty tuna belly meat (toro scraping), a classic Japanese sushi and donburi ingredient. Sold as 500g per pack. Ready-to-use after thawing. Negitoro is one of the most popular premium ingredients in Japanese cuisine, appearing across sushi, rolls, hand rolls, and donburi.

2) What category does it belong to?

Japanese premium seafood ingredient — frozen fish — HORECA Japanese cuisine supply.

3) Who is this product best suited for?

Ideal for:

Sushi and sashimi restaurants

Japanese omakase counters

Donburi and rice bowl restaurants

Izakaya and Japanese gastropubs

Hotels with Japanese F&B outlets

Japanese catering and bento operators

4) What cuisine or outlet type commonly uses it?

Common in:

Negitoro maki (sushi roll)

Negitoro don (tuna rice bowl)

Temaki (hand roll) with negitoro

Gunkan-maki (battleship sushi)

Japanese onigiri (rice balls)

Premium izakaya snacks and appetisers

5) What makes this product commercially valuable?

Premium tuna belly (toro) flavour profile at an accessible price point

Ready-to-use minced format — no labour-intensive breakdown required

Versatile across rolls, donburi, gunkan, hand rolls, and appetisers

High perceived premium value — guests recognise negitoro as a premium menu item

Frozen format provides flexible stock management

Usage & Yield Intelligence

6) How can this product be used in an outlet?

Negitoro maki sushi rolls

Negitoro don (rice bowl)

Temaki hand rolls

Gunkan-maki (battleship sushi)

Japanese onigiri filling

Sushi bar appetiser with ponzu

7) What is the typical serving size?

40–60g per negitoro don portion

20–30g per sushi roll (6–8 pieces)

One 500g pack yields approximately 8–12 portions

8) What is the expected yield per pack?

~8–12 portions per 500g pack depending on application.

9) Revenue potential (example model)?

Negitoro don priced at:

Casual Japanese: RM25–RM35 per bowl

Mid-tier Japanese: RM38–RM55 per bowl

Premium sushi counter: RM60–RM90+ per portion

Cost per portion = approximately RM10–RM15 per serve

10) Margin Intelligence Example

(Example assumption — adjust based on your purchase price)

If cost per portion = RM11.93 (based on RM119.25 / 10 portions)

Selling negitoro don at RM38.00

Gross margin = (38 - 11.93) / 38 = ~68% gross margin

If sold at RM55 → margin exceeds 78%

Premium ingredient with excellent margin in mid-tier to high-end Japanese dining.

Commercial Positioning

11) Is this high-margin or volume-driven?

High-margin premium ingredient. Commands premium menu pricing due to tuna belly (toro) provenance.

12) What type of outlet benefits most?

Sushi counters offering negitoro as a signature item

Donburi and rice bowl restaurants

Japanese omakase and premium casual dining

Hotels with Japanese F&B programming

13) How does it improve menu profitability?

Premium toro flavour at manageable ingredient cost

Ready-to-use format saves skilled butchery labour

Versatile across multiple menu applications

Drives high-value don and sushi roll orders

Storage & Handling

14) Storage conditions

Keep frozen at -18°C or below. Thaw under refrigeration. Do not thaw at room temperature.

15) Shelf life

Refer to pack date. Typically 6–12 months frozen unopened.

16) After thawing

Use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze. Handle with care to maintain quality.

17) Handling risk

Maintain strict cold chain. Tuna belly fat is delicate — avoid over-handling or exposure to heat.

Compliance & Product Facts

18) Origin

Japan (frozen).

19) Certification

Japanese imported product. Contains fish (tuna). Please verify halal status with supplier if required.

20) Allergen status

Contains fish (tuna). Check product label for full allergen declaration.

Procurement & Operations

21) MOQ

1 pack (500g).

22) Reorder frequency

Weekly to bi-weekly depending on sushi throughput and negitoro don sales volume.

23) Suitable for central kitchen procurement?

Yes. Ideal for sushi chain groups and multi-outlet Japanese restaurant operations.

Comparison & Alternatives

24) Compared to fresh whole tuna belly

More cost-effective — no wasteful trimming

Ready-to-use immediately after thawing

Consistent portion control

No need for skilled butchery to extract belly meat

25) When should you choose Negitoro?

When offering premium tuna belly menu items at controlled food cost

When negitoro don or negitoro maki is on the menu

When seeking high-perceived-value ingredients with easy prep

26) Alternatives

Fresh tuna belly blocks (higher cost, more wastage, skilled cutting required)

Maguro (lean tuna mince) — lower perceived value

Salmon mince for donburi (different flavour profile)

Commercial Summary Block

Product: Mince Tuna Negitoro

Pack size: 500g per pack

Yield: ~8–12 portions per pack

Food cost per portion: ~RM10–RM15

Selling context: Negitoro don, negitoro maki, hand rolls, gunkan sushi

Storage: Frozen -18°C

Origin: Japan

Operational use: Premium ready-to-use minced fatty tuna for sushi and donburi menus