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Menegi (Sprout Green Onion)
めねぎ (Menegi)
Also known as: Menegi, Sprout green onion, Allium fistulosum sprouts, 芽ねぎ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | めねぎ |
| Common Japanese notations | めねぎ, 芽ねぎ, メネギ |
| Origin | Sprout-stage harvested green onion (Allium fistulosum); small-volume specialty production for sushi and premium foodservice applications |
| Typical functions | Sushi garnish — pre-cut menegi-maki (sprout green onion roll), Premium foodservice microgreen accent |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Menegi (めねぎ / 芽ねぎ) is the sprout-stage harvest of green onion, used specifically for sushi and premium foodservice microgreen applications. The signature application is menegi-maki (sushi roll filled with menegi).
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- Fresh menegi (specialty foodservice supply)
Ingredient profile
Sprout-stage Allium fistulosum, harvested at very young growth stage.
OEM applications
Menegi-maki sushi roll.
Premium sushi and Japanese-cuisine garnish.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Menegi (Sprout Green Onion)?
- Menegi (めねぎ / 芽ねぎ) is the sprout-stage harvest of green onion, used specifically for sushi and premium foodservice microgreen applications. The signature application is menegi-maki (sushi roll filled with menegi).
- What is the regulatory status of Menegi (Sprout Green Onion) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Menegi (Sprout Green Onion)?
- Fresh menegi (specialty foodservice supply)
- Where does Menegi (Sprout Green Onion) come from?
- Sprout-stage harvested green onion (Allium fistulosum); small-volume specialty production for sushi and premium foodservice applications
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Menegi (Sprout Green Onion)?
- JSCI: めねぎ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — めねぎ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.