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Haskap (Honeyberry)
ハスカップ (Hasukappu)
Also known as: Haskap, Honeyberry, Lonicera caerulea var. emphyllocalyx, ハスカップ, Kuro-mi-no-uguisukagura
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ハスカップ |
| Common Japanese notations | ハスカップ, ハスカップ, Hasukappu |
| Origin | Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea var. emphyllocalyx); native to Hokkaido (the name 'haskap' from the Ainu language); principal modern production region Hokkaido (Yufutsu, Atsuma — Tomakomai area heritage); brief early-summer harvest (June-July) |
| Typical functions | Hokkaido regional gift specialty, Anthocyanin functional positioning, Jam, liqueur, ice cream, confectionery |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Hokkaido origin essential for premium positioning. Anthocyanin-rich functional positioning available. Not a designated allergen. |
Haskap (ハスカップ) — honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea var. emphyllocalyx) — is a native Hokkaido berry with the name from Ainu language. The OEM positioning is exclusively Hokkaido regional specialty: as a gift retail (Yufutsu, Atsuma area heritage), as anthocyanin-positioned functional food, and as the foundation of haskap jam, liqueur, ice cream, and confectionery (Morimoto, Royce', and other Hokkaido brands feature haskap).
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh haskap (very brief season, June-July)
- Frozen haskap (extending availability)
- Haskap jam, liqueur, sweets retail
What it is
Lonicera caerulea var. emphyllocalyx, native Hokkaido berry. Tart-sweet with anthocyanin pigmentation.
Production: Hokkaido (Yufutsu, Atsuma — Tomakomai area heritage).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Hokkaido regional gift specialty.
Haskap jam, liqueur (Hokkaido Wine).
Haskap ice cream and confectionery (Morimoto, Royce').
Anthocyanin-positioned functional retail.
For OEM: Hokkaido haskap product OEM (jam, liqueur, sweets), and tourist gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Hokkaido origin essential. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Honeyberry is established in EU as 'haskap' or 'honeyberry'. |
|---|---|
| USA | Honeyberry is emerging US specialty (Canadian production growing). |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Example products
Example finished products will be added after verification of Hokkaido origin.
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ハスカップ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.