It is non-toxic, economical fish, farmed in Japan, canned, pickles and smoked.

Mackerel, Scomber japonicus, with other Chinese names: Mackerel, Mackerel, Japanese Mackerel, common name Huahui, Youth League, Blue and White, is one of the Sparidae of the suborder Sparidae. Economical edible fish. The main difference between mackerel and Spanish mackerel is that mackerel is short and thick, with turquoise patterns on its body, while Spanish mackerel is slender, with turquoise body and few black spots.