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Manganji Tōgarashi (Kyoto Premium Sweet Pepper)
万願寺とうがらし (Manganji Tōgarashi)
Also known as: Manganji togarashi, Manganji peppers, Capsicum annuum 'Manganji', 万願寺とうがらし
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 万願寺とうがらし |
| Common Japanese notations | 万願寺とうがらし, マンガンジトウガラシ |
| Origin | Kyoto traditional cultivar (Capsicum annuum 'Manganji') developed in early Showa period; principal production region Kyoto Maizuru area; one of the established Kyoto-yasai traditional vegetables; large size (10-15cm), thin walls, mild sweet flavor |
| Typical functions | Premium kaiseki vegetable — grilled, simmered, tempura applications, Kyoto-yasai gift retail, Foodservice signature |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Manganji togarashi is a registered Kyoto-yasai brand. Not a designated allergen. |
Manganji togarashi (万願寺とうがらし) is a Kyoto-developed (Maizuru area) sweet pepper cultivar, one of the established Kyoto-yasai traditional vegetables. Distinguished by large size (10-15cm long), thin walls, and notably sweet mild flavor (substantially milder than shishito). The OEM positioning is exclusively premium Kyoto-yasai: as a kaiseki vegetable (grilled, simmered, tempura applications), as a Kyoto-yasai premium gift retail, and as a foodservice signature ingredient.
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- Fresh Manganji togarashi retail (summer-autumn seasonal)
- Kyoto-yasai premium gift retail
Ingredient profile
Capsicum annuum 'Manganji' Kyoto traditional sweet pepper cultivar from Maizuru area.
OEM applications
Grilled, simmered, tempura premium kaiseki applications.
Kyoto-yasai gift retail.
For OEM: fresh Manganji retail (Maizuru origin), Kyoto-yasai premium gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Kyoto-yasai brand. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
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| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Manganji Tōgarashi (Kyoto Premium Sweet Pepper)?
- Manganji togarashi (万願寺とうがらし) is a Kyoto-developed (Maizuru area) sweet pepper cultivar, one of the established Kyoto-yasai traditional vegetables. Distinguished by large size (10-15cm long), thin walls, and notably sweet mild flavor (substantially milder than shishito). The OEM positioning is exclusively premium Kyoto-yasai: as a kaiseki vegetable (grilled, simmered, tempura applications), as a Kyoto-yasai premium gift retail, and as a foodservice signature ingredient.
- What is the regulatory status of Manganji Tōgarashi (Kyoto Premium Sweet Pepper) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Manganji togarashi is a registered Kyoto-yasai brand. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Manganji Tōgarashi (Kyoto Premium Sweet Pepper)?
- Fresh Manganji togarashi retail (summer-autumn seasonal) / Kyoto-yasai premium gift retail
- Where does Manganji Tōgarashi (Kyoto Premium Sweet Pepper) come from?
- Kyoto traditional cultivar (Capsicum annuum 'Manganji') developed in early Showa period; principal production region Kyoto Maizuru area; one of the established Kyoto-yasai traditional vegetables; large size (10-15cm), thin walls, mild sweet flavor
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Manganji Tōgarashi (Kyoto Premium Sweet Pepper)?
- JSCI: 万願寺とうがらし
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 万願寺とうがらし
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.