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Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry)

ぐみ (Gumi)

Also known as: Gumi, Goumi, Silverberry, Elaeagnus multiflora, 茱萸

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameぐみ
Common Japanese notationsぐみ, 茱萸, グミ
OriginGoumi / silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora and related species); native to East Asia; small-volume traditional foraged or home-cultivated fruit
Typical functionsHeritage foraging tradition, Home-made jam and liqueur
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen.

Gumi (ぐみ / 茱萸) is goumi / silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora), a native East Asian berry with heritage foraging tradition. Niche specialty positioning.

Classification

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Functions

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Limited foraged supply

What it is

Elaeagnus multiflora berry, native East Asia.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Heritage foraging.

Home-made jam and liqueur.

For OEM: very limited.

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.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぐみ

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

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