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Hana-nira (Flowering Garlic Chives)

花にら (Hana-nira)

Also known as: Hana-nira, Flowering garlic chives, Allium tuberosum flower stalks, 花にら

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name花にら
Common Japanese notations花にら
OriginFlowering stalks of garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); harvested before flowers open; principal Chinese-influenced cuisine ingredient
Typical functionsStir-fry and Chinese-influenced cooking, Premium foodservice ingredient
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Hana-nira (花にら) is the flowering stalks of garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), used in Chinese-influenced cuisine. Stir-fry and premium foodservice applications.

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Fresh hana-nira

What it is

Flowering stalks of Allium tuberosum, harvested before flowers open.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Stir-fry, Chinese-influenced cooking.

For OEM: foodservice supply.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaChina has substantial jiucaihua (韭菜花) tradition.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 花にら

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

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