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Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)
アイスプラント (Aisu-puranto)
Also known as: Ice plant, Aisu-puranto, Crystalline iceplant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, アイスプラント
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | アイスプラント |
| Common Japanese notations | アイスプラント, アイスプラント, Crystal-leaf |
| Origin | Crystalline iceplant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum); originated in South African deserts; introduced to Japan around 2000s as specialty vegetable; modern hydroponic and salt-irrigation cultivation in various Japanese regions; distinctive 'crystal-like' surface bladder cells with mild salty flavor |
| Typical functions | Premium salad and foodservice garnish — distinctive crystal-textured leaves, Specialty foodservice signature (Western fusion, kaiseki accent), Novelty vegetable retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Modern specialty introduction. Not a designated allergen. |
Ice plant (アイスプラント) — Mesembryanthemum crystallinum — is a specialty salt-tolerant vegetable with distinctive crystal-textured leaves. Introduced to Japan around 2000s. Premium salad and foodservice garnish.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh ice plant retail (specialty packs)
What it is
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum salt-tolerant specialty green.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium salad and garnish.
Foodservice fusion specialty.
For OEM: specialty retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established gourmet specialty market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US specialty restaurant market. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — アイスプラント
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.