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Kaiware-daikon (Daikon Sprouts)
かいわれだいこん (Kaiware-daikon)
Also known as: Kaiware-daikon, Daikon sprouts, Daikon radish microgreens, 貝割れ大根, かいわれ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かいわれだいこん 芽ばえ |
| Common Japanese notations | かいわれだいこん, かいわれ, 貝割れ大根 |
| Origin | Daikon radish sprouts/microgreens; volume retail microgreen produced in greenhouse hydroponics; principal modern producers Murakami Farm, Salad Cosmo, Daichi-no-Megumi |
| Typical functions | Universal salad and garnish microgreen — peppery flavor, Sashimi and sushi platter accompaniment, Sandwich and bento garnish |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Kaiware-daikon (かいわれだいこん) is daikon radish sprouts — volume retail microgreen with peppery flavor. Universal salad and sushi garnish. Murakami Farm, Salad Cosmo are major producers.
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Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Pack-format kaiware retail (volume convenience)
What it is
Daikon radish sprouts/microgreens.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Universal salad and garnish.
Sashimi/sushi accompaniment.
Sandwich/bento garnish.
For OEM: volume hydroponic production OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established daikon sprouts market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US daikon microgreens market. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — かいわれだいこん 芽ばえ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.