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Arame (Sea Oak)
あらめ (Arame)
Also known as: Arame, Sea oak, Eisenia bicyclis, あらめ, 荒布
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | あらめ |
| Common Japanese notations | あらめ, 荒布, アラメ |
| Origin | Arame (Eisenia bicyclis); brown seaweed; principal harvest regions Mie, Shizuoka, Chiba; less common than wakame but established traditional category |
| Typical functions | Traditional simmered preparations (arame-no-nimono), Heritage cuisine ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Arame (あらめ / 荒布) — Eisenia bicyclis brown seaweed — is a traditional Japanese seaweed used in simmered preparations. Mie, Shizuoka, Chiba are major harvest regions. Less common than wakame but established traditional category.
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- Dried arame retail
Ingredient profile
Eisenia bicyclis brown seaweed.
OEM applications
Arame-no-nimono — simmered preparation.
Heritage cuisine.
For OEM: dried arame retail and ingredient supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US natural-food retail (often paired with hijiki). |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- April – June (limited window)
- Peak supply
- May
- Off-season
- July – March (sun-dried stock supplies year-round)
Source: 農林水産省 漁業センサス. Mie 鳥羽 / 志摩 is the historic primary source; dried form is the dominant commercial stage.
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Quick answers
- What is Arame (Sea Oak)?
- Arame (あらめ / 荒布) — Eisenia bicyclis brown seaweed — is a traditional Japanese seaweed used in simmered preparations. Mie, Shizuoka, Chiba are major harvest regions. Less common than wakame but established traditional category.
- What is the regulatory status of Arame (Sea Oak) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Arame (Sea Oak)?
- Dried arame retail
- Where does Arame (Sea Oak) come from?
- Arame (Eisenia bicyclis); brown seaweed; principal harvest regions Mie, Shizuoka, Chiba; less common than wakame but established traditional category
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Arame (Sea Oak)?
- JSCI: あらめ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — あらめ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.