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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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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Origin | Saccharina angustata; principal harvest region Hokkaido Hidaka coast (Mitsuishi area); commonly marketed as 'Hidaka konbu' — versatile dashi and cooking kelp |
| Typical functions | Versatile dashi production — softer than ma-konbu, suited to home use, Kombu-maki and tsukudani applications, Hidaka konbu regional retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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
| EU | Imported as Japanese kombu. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- 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
- 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.