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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameひろしまな
Common Japanese notationsひろしまな, 広島菜, ヒロシマナ
OriginHiroshima regional Brassica rapa cultivar; large-leaf type used for traditional pickle production; principal production in Hiroshima Prefecture
Typical functionsHiroshimana-zuke premium pickle (one of Japan's three major pickle categories), Regional Hiroshima gift retail
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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.

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Common OEM product categories

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  • Hiroshimana-zuke pickled retail
  • Fresh hiroshimana

Ingredient profile

Hiroshimana is a Hiroshima regional Brassica rapa cultivar with large leaves suited to traditional pickling.

OEM applications

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

EUNiche specialty in Japanese-cuisine and pickle channels.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

Market reference formulations

Example finished products will be added after verification of Hiroshima origin.

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Quick answers

What is Hiroshimana (Hiroshima Pickle Brassica)?
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.
What is the regulatory status of Hiroshimana (Hiroshima Pickle Brassica) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Hiroshima regional brand established. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Hiroshimana (Hiroshima Pickle Brassica)?
Hiroshimana-zuke pickled retail / Fresh hiroshimana
Where does Hiroshimana (Hiroshima Pickle Brassica) come from?
Hiroshima regional Brassica rapa cultivar; large-leaf type used for traditional pickle production; principal production in Hiroshima Prefecture
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Hiroshimana (Hiroshima Pickle Brassica)?
JSCI: ひろしまな

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.

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