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Kiri-mitsuba (Cut Mitsuba / Japanese Honewort)
切りみつば (Kiri-mitsuba)
Also known as: Kiri-mitsuba, Cut mitsuba, Cryptotaenia japonica, 切り三つ葉, Mitsuba
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 切りみつば |
| Common Japanese notations | 切りみつば, 切り三つ葉, ミツバ |
| Origin | Cryptotaenia japonica (Japanese honewort / mitsuba); the kiri-mitsuba ('cut mitsuba') variant is grown in dark cultivation producing pale slender stalks; principal modern production in Saitama, Chiba, Aichi |
| Typical functions | Soup and chawanmushi garnish — defining Japanese herb accent, Sushi roll and onigiri filling, Premium kaiseki herb |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Saitama, Chiba, Aichi major production. Not a designated allergen. |
Kiri-mitsuba (切りみつば) is the dark-cultivated form of mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica / Japanese honewort), with pale slender stalks and tender leaves. The OEM positioning is universal Japanese cuisine herb: as a soup and chawanmushi garnish (canonical aromatic accent), as a sushi roll and onigiri filling, and as a premium kaiseki herb. Saitama, Chiba, Aichi are major production regions.
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Product applications
Functions
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh kiri-mitsuba retail (year-round)
- Pre-cut kiri-mitsuba (foodservice)
What it is
Cryptotaenia japonica (mitsuba) cultivated in dark conditions producing pale stalks.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Soup and chawanmushi garnish.
Sushi roll and onigiri filling.
Premium kaiseki herb.
For OEM: fresh kiri-mitsuba retail, pre-cut foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Major production regions. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 切りみつば
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.