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Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry)
ぐみ (Gumi)
Also known as: Gumi, Goumi, Silverberry, Elaeagnus multiflora, 茱萸
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぐみ |
| Common Japanese notations | ぐみ, 茱萸, グミ |
| Origin | Goumi / silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora and related species); native to East Asia; small-volume traditional foraged or home-cultivated fruit |
| Typical functions | Heritage foraging tradition, Home-made jam and liqueur |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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.
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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
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぐみ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.