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Ha-Tamanegi (Leaf Onion)
葉たまねぎ (Ha-tamanegi)
Also known as: Ha-tamanegi, Leaf onion, Spring onion (early-harvest bulb), 葉玉ねぎ, Hatamanegi
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 葉たまねぎ りん茎及び葉 |
| Common Japanese notations | 葉たまねぎ, 葉玉ねぎ, ハタマネギ |
| Origin | Leaf onion (Allium cepa) — early-harvested onion bulb with green leaves still attached and tender; principal domestic regions Hyogo (Awaji), Saga, Shizuoka; brief spring-only seasonal harvest (March-April); both bulb and leaves are eaten |
| Typical functions | Spring seasonal vegetable — defining stir-fry, tempura, and sukiyaki rotation, Both bulb and leaves consumed (rare among Allium), Asazuke (light pickle), Kakiage tempura premium spring component |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Brief spring season. Not a designated allergen. |
Ha-tamanegi (葉たまねぎ) is the leaf onion — early-harvested onion (Allium cepa) with tender green leaves still attached and edible. Defining brief spring (March-April) seasonal vegetable. Hyogo Awaji premium volume.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh ha-tamanegi spring retail (Hyogo Awaji premium)
- Foodservice spring seasonal pack
What it is
Allium cepa early-harvest onion with attached edible leaves.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Spring stir-fry, tempura, sukiyaki rotation.
Asazuke pickle preparation.
Premium spring kakiage tempura.
For OEM: spring seasonal retail, foodservice spring pack, Awaji premium B2B.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche spring specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche spring specialty (similar to scallion-with-bulb). |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 葉たまねぎ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.