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Kabu (Japanese Turnip)
かぶ (Kabu)
Also known as: Kabu, Japanese turnip, Brassica rapa var. rapa, 蕪, Komatsu-kabu (Tokyo), Senmai-kabu (Kyoto)
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かぶ |
| Common Japanese notations | かぶ, 蕪, カブ |
| Origin | Japanese turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa); principal modern domestic production regions Chiba (volume leader), Saitama, Shiga; multiple regional cultivars beyond standard kabu — Senmai-kabu (Kyoto thousand-layer pickle), Akari-kabu (premium small kabu) |
| Typical functions | Universal Japanese household cooking — nimono, soup, salad, pickle, Senmai-kabura-zuke Kyoto traditional pickle, Premium gift retail (regional cultivar-branded) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Origin and cultivar disclosure (Senmai-kabu Kyoto, regional cultivars) for premium positioning. Not a designated allergen. |
Kabu (かぶ / 蕪) is Japanese turnip — volume household ingredient and the basis for the famous Kyoto Senmai-kabura-zuke (thousand-layer pickle). Chiba is the volume domestic producer.
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 whole kabu retail (year-round, autumn-winter peak)
- Senmai-kabura-zuke premium Kyoto gift retail
What it is
Brassica rapa var. rapa Japanese turnip.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Universal household cooking (nimono, soup, salad, pickle).
Senmai-kabura-zuke Kyoto traditional pickle.
For OEM: fresh retail, Kyoto regional pickle production OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin and cultivar disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global turnip market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US turnip market. |
| China | Major Chinese turnip cuisine. |
| Korea | Established Korean trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — かぶ 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.