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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
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
OriginLeaf 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 functionsSpring 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 JapanStandard 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

EUNiche spring specialty.
USANiche spring specialty (similar to scallion-with-bulb).
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. 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.

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