
Neogastropoda, Buccinidae
Tsubu does not refer to a specific species, but is a common name for some edible shellfish among the spiral-shelled snails. Most of the tsubu in distribution belong to the family Buccinidae. They are soft with a slightly firm bite, with a little savoriness and sweetness, though many have a somewhat light flavor.
The Flavor of Tsubu and Points to Note
The defining feature of tsubu is its somewhat light flavor with faint savoriness and sweetness. Compared to other shellfish such as abalone and turban shell, it is softer but still has a firm bite. Tsubu of the family Buccinidae have a poison called "tetramine" in their salivary glands that paralyzes human nerves, and eating large amounts without removing the salivary glands can cause poisoning symptoms, so the salivary glands must be removed during preparation.
Lighthouse tsubu (Buccinum isaotakii) from Ibaraki
Did Kimutaku Go Blind from Tsubu Poisoning?
Tsubu contain tetramine in the salivary gland area, which can cause visual disturbances, headaches, and unsteadiness, like symptoms of drunkenness, but it is said that one's eyesight does not deteriorate and going blind is impossible.
Tsubu contain tetramine in the salivary gland area, which can cause visual disturbances, headaches, and unsteadiness, like symptoms of drunkenness, but it is said that one's eyesight does not deteriorate and going blind is impossible.
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Sushi Bar Appetizer Recipes You Can Make at Home
There are many sushi restaurants where, of course the sushi is delicious, but the à la carte dishes are also w…
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What Is Torotaku Sushi? Its Charm, Restaurants, and Recipes
There are various kinds of rolled sushi, such as tekkamaki and kappamaki, but did you know there is a sushi ca…
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Seasonal Sushi Toppings You Should Know — Summer (June, July, August)
Many people think of sushi, which uses raw seafood, as having its prime ingredients in winter. But in fact,…
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How to Get a Reservation at Hard-to-Book Sushi Restaurants
Conveyor-belt sushi, where you can enjoy delicious sushi at a reasonable price, is great too, but sometimes yo…
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Famous Maki Sushi from Meister Kobo Yachiyo
Have you ever heard the name Meister Kobo Yachiyo? It's a shop, known to those in the know, whose rolled sush…
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Customer Satisfaction Rankings — Kanto Edition
When Genroku Sushi opened its first conveyor-belt sushi store in 1958, it spread across Japan in no time, beco…
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The Sushi Connoisseur's Path Part 1 — The History of Sushi That Makes It Taste Even Better
When asked what represents Japanese cuisine, many people think of sushi first, don't they? Yet, compared to it…
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5 Differences Between Edomae and Kansai Sushi — How Different Are Eastern and Western Sushi?
Do you know how much Edomae sushi and Kansai sushi differ? There are many types of sushi, such as nigiri su…
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Sushi Etiquette for Beginners to Experts — What Refined Adults Should Know
"Sushi," a dish representing Japan's food culture. The culture of sushi, born in the Edo period, has spread gr…
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How to Eat Sushi for Maximum Enjoyment and Tips to Know
Nigiri sushi, which began with Edomae sushi and has now become a dish representing Japan, beloved by many peop…
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Seasonal Sushi Toppings You Should Know — Spring (March, April, May)
Sushi is eaten all year round, but fish have their own season depending on when they are caught. Fish eaten i…
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Sushi Toppings Foreigners Love — Rankings (Western Countries Edition)
Japanese sushi is now loved all over the world. It has spread across the globe as "SUSHI," to the point that u…
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Sushi Basics Part 3 — Hikarimono (Silver-Skinned Fish)
Hikarimono (silver-skinned fish) is one of the most beloved types of sushi topping. Depending on the fish, the…
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Sushi Basics Part 1 — Akami (Red Fish)
This time, as basic knowledge about sushi, let's take a look at the sushi topping "akami" (red-fleshed fish). …
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A Clean Sushi Shop Is a Great Sushi Shop! Hygiene Management at Beloved Restaurants
A sushi restaurant loved by many people is not simply a restaurant where the sushi is delicious. From creatin…
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How to Make Authentic Sushi at Home
You want to make sushi at home, but you're tired of hand rolls and chirashi sushi, and yet nigiri sushi feels …
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Seasonal Sushi Toppings You Should Know — Winter (December, January, February)
When the cold season comes, you start wanting to eat something with a slightly richer taste, don't you? Many o…
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Hamazushi Takeout Menu Guide — 2021 Edition
Hama Sushi, the cheap and popular conveyor-belt sushi chain. Recently many conveyor-belt sushi chains have sta…
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What Is Kabura Sushi? Origins and Famous Restaurants
"Kabura-zushi," a dish representative of the Hokuriku region. As a specialty of Ishikawa and Toyama prefecture…
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Kura Sushi Takeout Menu Guide — 2021 Edition
It is no exaggeration to say that everyone in Japan knows Kura Sushi, a popular major conveyor-belt sushi chai…
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Global Sushi Trends and the Top 10 Most Popular Sushi Toppings with Foreigners
There are many kinds of Japanese cuisine, but sushi is especially popular among them, eaten all over the world…
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Sushiro Takeout Menu Guide — 2021 Edition
Among nationwide chains, Sushiro boasts the largest number of stores in Japan. It also runs limited-time produ…
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Kappazushi Takeout Menu Guide — 2021 Edition
Kappa Sushi, known as a great-value conveyor-belt sushi chain, also offers a rich takeout menu. For those who …
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Choshimaru Takeout Menu Guide — 2021 Edition
Choshimaru is a conveyor-belt sushi chain based in Chiba Prefecture and expanding across the Kanto region. Be…
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Seasonal Sushi Toppings You Should Know — Autumn (September, October, November)
The season called "autumn, the season of appetite" arrives for sushi too. This is the time when there is an in…


