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Karashi (Japanese Mustard)
からし (Karashi)
Also known as: Karashi, Japanese mustard, Brassica juncea seed mustard, 辛子, Wagarashi, Yo-garashi
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | からし |
| Common Japanese notations | からし, 辛子, カラシ, 和がらし, 洋がらし |
| Origin | Japanese mustard (Brassica juncea seed); the wa-garashi (Japanese mustard) is hot-yellow with sharp sinus-clearing pungency; yo-garashi (Western/French mustard) is milder; principal supply Chinese imports for raw material |
| Typical functions | Karashi-mentai accompaniment, Oden mustard accompaniment, Tonkatsu (with sauce) condiment, Tsukemen and ramen condiment |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Karashi (からし / 辛子) is Japanese mustard with sharp sinus-clearing pungency, distinct from Western mustard. Universal condiment for tonkatsu, oden, karashi-mentai, ramen.
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.
- Tube karashi retail (House Foods, S&B Foods)
- Powder karashi retail
- Premium hand-mixed karashi (kaiseki use)
What it is
Brassica juncea seed mustard.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Tonkatsu condiment.
Oden accompaniment.
Karashi-mentai.
Ramen and tsukemen.
For OEM: tube karashi production OEM, powder retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global mustard market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US mustard market (different style). |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean mustard market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — からし 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.