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Eringi (King Trumpet Mushroom)
エリンギ (Eringi)
Also known as: Eringi, King trumpet mushroom, King oyster mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii, エリンギ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | エリンギ |
| Common Japanese notations | エリンギ, キングオイスター |
| Origin | King trumpet mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii); Mediterranean origin; cultivation introduced to Japan in 1990s; principal modern producers Nagano, Niigata, Hokkaido; year-round bottle/bag cultivation; thick stem with abalone-like umami texture |
| Typical functions | Steak/saute mushroom — distinctive thick-stem 'meaty' texture, Vegetarian abalone-substitute and meat-substitute applications, Stir-fry, hot-pot, foodservice mushroom rotation, Pre-cut convenience retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Modern introduction (1990s). Not a designated allergen. |
Eringi (エリンギ) — king trumpet mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) — is a Mediterranean-origin mushroom introduced to Japan 1990s. Distinctive thick-stem 'meaty' texture. **Vegetarian abalone-substitute** and meat-analog signature. Nagano, Niigata, Hokkaido producers.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh eringi retail (year-round bag)
- Foodservice cut B2B
- Vegetarian-protein category (meat-analog signature)
What it is
Pleurotus eryngii king trumpet mushroom.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Steak/saute thick-stem 'meaty' mushroom.
Vegetarian abalone-substitute.
Stir-fry, hot-pot, foodservice rotation.
Pre-cut convenience retail.
For OEM: fresh retail, foodservice cut B2B, vegetarian-protein OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established culinary mushroom market (Mediterranean origin). |
|---|---|
| USA | Established as 'king trumpet mushroom'; vegetarian-meat market growing. |
| China | Established as 杏鲍菇. |
| Korea | Established as 새송이버섯 (saesongi beoseot). |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — エリンギ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.