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Mitsuishi Konbu (Hidaka Region Kelp)

みついしこんぶ (Mitsuishi Konbu)

Also known as: Mitsuishi konbu, Hidaka konbu, Saccharina angustata, 三石昆布, 日高昆布

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameみついしこんぶ
Common Japanese notationsみついしこんぶ, 三石昆布, 日高昆布, ヒダカコンブ
OriginSaccharina angustata; principal harvest region Hokkaido Hidaka coast (Mitsuishi area); commonly marketed as 'Hidaka konbu' — versatile dashi and cooking kelp
Typical functionsVersatile dashi production — softer than ma-konbu, suited to home use, Kombu-maki and tsukudani applications, Hidaka konbu regional retail
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Hokkaido Hidaka regional brand established. Not a designated allergen.

Mitsuishi konbu (みついしこんぶ / 三石昆布) — also widely known as Hidaka konbu — is Saccharina angustata harvested in Hokkaido Hidaka coast (Mitsuishi area). The OEM positioning is versatile dashi and cooking kelp: more tender than ma-konbu, suited to home cooking and kombu-maki and tsukudani applications.

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  • Dried Hidaka konbu retail (Mitsuishi area origin)

Ingredient profile

Saccharina angustata Hokkaido kelp. Common name 'Hidaka konbu.'

OEM applications

Home dashi production.

Kombu-maki and tsukudani.

Hidaka konbu regional retail.

For OEM: cooking-grade kelp ingredient supply, retail packs.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Hokkaido Hidaka origin. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUImported as Japanese kombu.
USAEstablished Japanese-cuisine retail.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

Market reference formulations

Example finished products will be added after verification of Hidaka origin.

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Quick answers

What is Mitsuishi Konbu (Hidaka Region Kelp)?
Mitsuishi konbu (みついしこんぶ / 三石昆布) — also widely known as Hidaka konbu — is Saccharina angustata harvested in Hokkaido Hidaka coast (Mitsuishi area). The OEM positioning is versatile dashi and cooking kelp: more tender than ma-konbu, suited to home cooking and kombu-maki and tsukudani applications.
What is the regulatory status of Mitsuishi Konbu (Hidaka Region Kelp) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Hokkaido Hidaka regional brand established. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Mitsuishi Konbu (Hidaka Region Kelp)?
Dried Hidaka konbu retail (Mitsuishi area origin)
Where does Mitsuishi Konbu (Hidaka Region Kelp) come from?
Saccharina angustata; principal harvest region Hokkaido Hidaka coast (Mitsuishi area); commonly marketed as 'Hidaka konbu' — versatile dashi and cooking kelp
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Mitsuishi Konbu (Hidaka Region Kelp)?
JSCI: みついしこんぶ

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — みついしこんぶ

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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