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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
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
OriginKyoto 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 functionsPremium kaiseki vegetable — grilled, simmered, tempura applications, Kyoto-yasai gift retail, Foodservice signature
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

Market reference formulations

Example finished products will be added after verification of Kyoto Maizuru origin.

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Quick answers

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

  1. 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.

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