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Chidimi-yukina (Tatsoi-style Mustard Green)

ちぢみゆきな (Chidimi-yukina)

Also known as: Chidimi-yukina, Tatsoi-style, Brassica rapa, 縮みゆきな

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameちぢみゆきな
Common Japanese notationsちぢみゆきな, 縮みゆきな, チヂミユキナ
OriginCold-hardy Brassica rapa cultivar with crinkled leaves; principal modern production region Tohoku (where the cold-tolerance is functional)
Typical functionsCold-season leafy green, Hot pot ingredient, Sauteed and ohitashi preparations
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Chidimi-yukina (ちぢみゆきな) is a cold-hardy Brassica rapa cultivar with characteristically crinkled leaves, suited to Tohoku winter cultivation. The OEM positioning is winter-seasonal regional specialty: as a hot pot ingredient, as sauteed and ohitashi preparation, and as a Tohoku regional specialty.

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  • Fresh chidimi-yukina retail (winter seasonal)

Ingredient profile

Chidimi-yukina is a cold-hardy Brassica rapa cultivar with crinkled leaves. Modern Tohoku production.

OEM applications

Hot pot, sauteed dishes, ohitashi.

For OEM: regional Tohoku winter retail.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

Market reference formulations

Example finished products will be added after verification of Tohoku regional origin.

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Seasonality & supply calendar

Harvest months
December – February (field, frost-sweetened)
Peak supply
January (peak sweetness from cold stress)
Off-season
March – November

Source: 農林水産省 野菜生産出荷統計. Sendai 仙台 region traditional winter brassica; tightly seasonal.

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Quick answers

What is Chidimi-yukina (Tatsoi-style Mustard Green)?
Chidimi-yukina (ちぢみゆきな) is a cold-hardy Brassica rapa cultivar with characteristically crinkled leaves, suited to Tohoku winter cultivation. The OEM positioning is winter-seasonal regional specialty: as a hot pot ingredient, as sauteed and ohitashi preparation, and as a Tohoku regional specialty.
What is the regulatory status of Chidimi-yukina (Tatsoi-style Mustard Green) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Chidimi-yukina (Tatsoi-style Mustard Green)?
Fresh chidimi-yukina retail (winter seasonal)
Where does Chidimi-yukina (Tatsoi-style Mustard Green) come from?
Cold-hardy Brassica rapa cultivar with crinkled leaves; principal modern production region Tohoku (where the cold-tolerance is functional)
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Chidimi-yukina (Tatsoi-style Mustard Green)?
JSCI: ちぢみゆきな

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — ちぢみゆきな

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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