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Mizukakena (Brassica Specialty Green)

みずかけな (Mizukakena)

Also known as: Mizukakena, Mizu-na variant, Brassica rapa cultivar, 水掛菜

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameみずかけな
Common Japanese notationsみずかけな, 水掛菜, ミズカケナ
OriginBrassica rapa specialty cultivar grown with water-irrigation method; small-volume specialty production
Typical functionsSpecialty leafy green for cooking and salad applications
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Mizukakena (みずかけな / 水掛菜) is a Brassica rapa specialty cultivar with water-irrigation growing method. Niche regional specialty.

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  • Fresh mizukakena (regional)

Ingredient profile

Brassica rapa specialty cultivar.

OEM applications

Cooking and salad applications.

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Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

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

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Quick answers

What is Mizukakena (Brassica Specialty Green)?
Mizukakena (みずかけな / 水掛菜) is a Brassica rapa specialty cultivar with water-irrigation growing method. Niche regional specialty.
What is the regulatory status of Mizukakena (Brassica Specialty Green) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Mizukakena (Brassica Specialty Green)?
Fresh mizukakena (regional)
Where does Mizukakena (Brassica Specialty Green) come from?
Brassica rapa specialty cultivar grown with water-irrigation method; small-volume specialty production
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Mizukakena (Brassica Specialty Green)?
JSCI: みずかけな

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — みずかけな

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

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