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Echalote (Japanese Mini-Echalote)
エシャレット (Esharetto)
Also known as: Echalote, Esharetto, Eshallotto, Allium chinense young harvest, エシャレット
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | エシャレット |
| Common Japanese notations | エシャレット, エシャロット, エシャ |
| Origin | Young early-harvested rakkyō (Allium chinense) bulbs intended for raw consumption rather than pickling; the Japanese 'esharetto' product is distinct from French shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) |
| Typical functions | Raw eating with miso for premium izakaya, Premium foodservice ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. The Japanese 'esharetto' should not be confused with French shallots — distinct Allium species. Not a designated allergen. |
Esharetto (エシャレット) is the Japanese-produced young harvested rakkyō bulbs (Allium chinense), intended for raw consumption with miso. The category is distinct from French shallots (which are A. cepa var. aggregatum) — a common consumer confusion. The OEM positioning is premium foodservice and izakaya specialty.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh esharetto (specialty foodservice supply)
What it is
Young harvested Allium chinense bulbs intended for raw consumption.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Raw eating with miso (premium izakaya appetizer).
Foodservice ingredient.
For OEM: foodservice supply with appropriate naming distinction from French shallots.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Distinguish from French shallot. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. Distinct from European shallot. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — エシャレット
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.