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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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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | みずかけな |
| Common Japanese notations | みずかけな, 水掛菜, ミズカケナ |
| Origin | Brassica rapa specialty cultivar grown with water-irrigation method; small-volume specialty production |
| Typical functions | Specialty leafy green for cooking and salad applications |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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)
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Brassica rapa specialty cultivar.
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Cooking and salad applications.
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Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
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| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- 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
- 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.