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Hiroshimana (Hiroshima Pickle Brassica)
ひろしまな (Hiroshimana)
Also known as: Hiroshimana, Hiroshima pickle Brassica, Brassica rapa Hiroshimana cultivar, 広島菜
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ひろしまな |
| Common Japanese notations | ひろしまな, 広島菜, ヒロシマナ |
| Origin | Hiroshima regional Brassica rapa cultivar; large-leaf type used for traditional pickle production; principal production in Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Typical functions | Hiroshimana-zuke premium pickle (one of Japan's three major pickle categories), Regional Hiroshima gift retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Hiroshima regional brand established. Not a designated allergen. |
Hiroshimana (ひろしまな / 広島菜) is a Hiroshima regional Brassica rapa cultivar used for traditional pickle production. Hiroshimana-zuke is widely recognized alongside Nozawana-zuke (Nagano) and Takana-zuke (Kyushu) as one of Japan's three major regional pickle categories. The OEM positioning is regional Hiroshima specialty premium pickle.
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.
- Hiroshimana-zuke pickled retail
- Fresh hiroshimana
What it is
Hiroshimana is a Hiroshima regional Brassica rapa cultivar with large leaves suited to traditional pickling.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Hiroshimana-zuke premium pickle.
Hiroshimana-onigiri.
For OEM: hiroshimana-zuke production OEM with Hiroshima sourcing.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Hiroshima regional brand established. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine and pickle channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Example products
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ひろしまな
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.