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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

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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Flavoring486

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Culinary ingredient512

Origin

Plant-derived319

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Limited foraged supply

Ingredient profile

Elaeagnus multiflora berry, native East Asia.

OEM applications

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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What is Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry)?: Gumi (ぐみ / 茱萸) is goumi / silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora), a native East Asian berry with heritage foraging tradition. Niche specialty positioning.
What is the regulatory status of Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry) in Japan?: Standard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry)?: Limited foraged supply
Where does Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry) come from?: Goumi / silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora and related species); native to East Asia; small-volume traditional foraged or home-cultivated fruit
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Gumi (Goumi / Silverberry)?: JSCI: ぐみ

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References

文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぐみ

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