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Mibuna (Kyoto Heritage Brassica)
みぶな (Mibuna)
Also known as: Mibuna, Mibu-na, Brassica rapa Mibuna cultivar, 壬生菜
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | みぶな |
| Common Japanese notations | みぶな, 壬生菜, ミブナ |
| Origin | Brassica rapa Kyoto traditional cultivar from the Mibu area of Kyoto; closely related to mizuna but with smooth (non-feathery) leaves; one of the established Kyoto-yasai traditional vegetables |
| Typical functions | Mibuna-zuke (Kyoto traditional pickle), Kyoto kaiseki spring ingredient, Premium Kyoto-yasai gift retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Kyoto-yasai heritage category. Not a designated allergen. |
Mibuna (みぶな / 壬生菜) is a Kyoto traditional Brassica rapa cultivar from the Mibu area of Kyoto, closely related to mizuna but with smooth (non-feathery) leaves. The OEM positioning is exclusively Kyoto-yasai heritage: as the foundation of mibuna-zuke (Kyoto traditional pickle), as Kyoto kaiseki spring ingredient, and as premium Kyoto-yasai gift retail.
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Common OEM product categories
Finished-product categories where Japanese OEM manufacturers commonly formulate with this ingredient.
- Fresh mibuna retail (Kyoto regional)
- Mibuna-zuke pickle retail
Ingredient profile
Mibuna is a Brassica rapa Kyoto cultivar with smooth leaves (vs mizuna's feathery leaves). Heritage Kyoto-yasai.
OEM applications
Mibuna-zuke — Kyoto traditional pickle.
Kyoto kaiseki ingredient.
For OEM: mibuna-zuke production OEM with Kyoto sourcing, Kyoto-yasai gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Kyoto-yasai heritage. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Market reference formulations
Example finished products will be added after verification of Kyoto Mibu origin.
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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- November – February (field grown, frost-improved)
- Peak supply
- December – January (peak quality)
- Off-season
- March – October
Source: 農林水産省 野菜生産出荷統計. Kyoto (Mibu region — 京の伝統野菜) is the historic source; small year-round greenhouse extension exists.
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Quick answers
- What is Mibuna (Kyoto Heritage Brassica)?
- Mibuna (みぶな / 壬生菜) is a Kyoto traditional Brassica rapa cultivar from the Mibu area of Kyoto, closely related to mizuna but with smooth (non-feathery) leaves. The OEM positioning is exclusively Kyoto-yasai heritage: as the foundation of mibuna-zuke (Kyoto traditional pickle), as Kyoto kaiseki spring ingredient, and as premium Kyoto-yasai gift retail.
- What is the regulatory status of Mibuna (Kyoto Heritage Brassica) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Kyoto-yasai heritage category. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Mibuna (Kyoto Heritage Brassica)?
- Fresh mibuna retail (Kyoto regional) / Mibuna-zuke pickle retail
- Where does Mibuna (Kyoto Heritage Brassica) come from?
- Brassica rapa Kyoto traditional cultivar from the Mibu area of Kyoto; closely related to mizuna but with smooth (non-feathery) leaves; one of the established Kyoto-yasai traditional vegetables
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Mibuna (Kyoto Heritage Brassica)?
- JSCI: みぶな
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — みぶな
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.