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Gobō (Burdock Root)
ごぼう (Gobō)
Also known as: Gobō, Burdock root, Arctium lappa, 牛蒡
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ごぼう 根 |
| Common Japanese notations | ごぼう, 牛蒡, ゴボウ |
| Origin | Burdock root (Arctium lappa); principal modern domestic production regions Aomori, Ibaraki, Hokkaido; Japan is one of few countries that consume burdock root as standard vegetable |
| Typical functions | Kinpira-gobō (sauteed burdock with carrot) — defining household side dish, Tataki-gobō (smashed burdock) — Osechi component, Soba/udon topping, Premium Horikawa-gobō Kyoto specialty (see horikawa-gobo entry) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Aomori volume leader. Not a designated allergen. |
Gobō (ごぼう / 牛蒡) is burdock root — volume Japanese household ingredient with kinpira-gobō, tataki-gobō (Osechi), and soba/udon topping applications. Aomori is the volume domestic producer. Premium Horikawa-gobō Kyoto specialty for kaiseki (see horikawa-gobo entry).
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole gobō retail (year-round)
- Pre-cut frozen gobō (convenience format)
- Pre-cooked kinpira-gobō ready-meal retail
What it is
Arctium lappa burdock root.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kinpira-gobō defining household side.
Tataki-gobō Osechi.
Soba/udon topping.
For OEM: fresh retail, pre-cut convenience, ready-meal retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine and macrobiotic channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Established Chinese burdock production. |
| Korea | Established Korean ueong tradition. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ごぼう 根
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.