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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)
What it is
Brassica rapa specialty cultivar.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Cooking and salad applications.
For OEM: niche regional retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. 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. |
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References
- MEXT 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.