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Ha-Daikon (Leaf Daikon)

葉だいこん (Ha-daikon)

Also known as: Ha-daikon, Leaf daikon, Daikon greens variety, 葉大根, Hadaikon

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name葉だいこん 葉
Common Japanese notations葉だいこん, 葉大根, ハダイコン
OriginLeaf daikon (Raphanus sativus) — daikon variety bred for leaf consumption rather than root; thin small root with abundant tender greens; principal domestic regions Chiba, Saitama, Hyogo; year-round greenhouse + spring/autumn outdoor
Typical functionsGreens-focused daikon — leaves are primary product, Furikake (rice seasoning) — daikon leaf furikake retail, Asazuke (light pickle) including leaves, Stir-fry and miso-soup green
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Leaves-focused variety. Not a designated allergen.

Ha-daikon (葉だいこん / 葉大根) is the leaf-daikon variety — bred for leaf rather than root consumption. Thin root, abundant tender greens. Defining ingredient for **daikon-leaf furikake** rice seasoning. Chiba, Saitama, Hyogo regional supply.

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.

  • Fresh ha-daikon retail (greens-focused bunch)
  • Daikon-leaf furikake retail finished product

What it is

Raphanus sativus leaf-daikon variety bred for green-consumption.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Daikon-leaf furikake rice seasoning.

Asazuke pickle preparation.

Stir-fry and miso-soup green.

For OEM: furikake B2B raw material, fresh greens retail.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty in Asian-cuisine and macrobiotic channels.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaEstablished as daikon greens.
KoreaEstablished as mu greens.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 葉だいこん 葉

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

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