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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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- Fresh esharetto (specialty foodservice supply)
Ingredient profile
Young harvested Allium chinense bulbs intended for raw consumption.
OEM applications
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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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- April – June (greenhouse-forced) and July – November (field)
- Peak supply
- April – May (early forced grade)
- Off-season
- December – March
Source: 農林水産省 野菜生産出荷統計. Tochigi, Ibaraki forced production; small specialty volume.
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Quick answers
- What is Echalote (Japanese Mini-Echalote)?
- 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.
- What is the regulatory status of Echalote (Japanese Mini-Echalote) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. The Japanese 'esharetto' should not be confused with French shallots — distinct Allium species. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Echalote (Japanese Mini-Echalote)?
- Fresh esharetto (specialty foodservice supply)
- Where does Echalote (Japanese Mini-Echalote) come from?
- 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)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Echalote (Japanese Mini-Echalote)?
- JSCI: エシャレット
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.