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Myōga (Japanese Ginger)
みょうが (Myōga)
Also known as: Myōga, Japanese ginger, Zingiber mioga, 茗荷, Aki-myoga (autumn variety)
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | みょうが |
| Common Japanese notations | みょうが, 茗荷, ミョウガ |
| Origin | Japanese ginger flower buds (Zingiber mioga); the unopened flower buds emerging from the rhizome of the myoga plant; principal modern production region Kochi (the volume leader at over 90% of domestic supply); summer seasonal with peak July-September |
| Typical functions | Sashimi, sushi, and izakaya garnish — defining Japanese summer condiment, Sōmen and chilled-noodle accompaniment, Tempura ingredient, Pickled retail (myoga-zuke) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Kochi major production region (over 90% of domestic supply). Not a designated allergen. |
Myōga (みょうが / 茗荷) — Japanese ginger flower buds (Zingiber mioga) — is a defining Japanese summer condiment with substantial OEM applications: as a finely-shredded sashimi, sushi, and izakaya garnish (a defining aromatic accent), as sōmen and chilled-noodle accompaniment, as a tempura ingredient, and as pickled myoga retail. Kochi Prefecture overwhelmingly dominates domestic production at over 90% of supply, with year-round greenhouse cultivation and summer outdoor peak.
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole myoga retail (year-round greenhouse, summer outdoor peak)
- Pickled myoga (myoga-zuke) retail
- Frozen and pre-cut myoga (foodservice)
What it is
Myōga is the unopened flower bud of Zingiber mioga (Japanese ginger), distinct from common ginger (Zingiber officinale). The flower buds emerge from the rhizome at the soil surface and are harvested before opening.
Production: Kochi Prefecture (over 90% of domestic supply).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Sashimi and sushi garnish — finely shredded.
Sōmen and chilled-noodle accompaniment.
Tempura ingredient.
Myoga-zuke pickle retail.
For OEM: fresh myoga retail (Kochi origin), pickled myoga retail, frozen and pre-cut convenience formats.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Kochi major production. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Imported as Japanese ginger flower / myoga. Niche specialty in gourmet channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Example products
Example finished products will be added after verification of Kochi origin.
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — みょうが 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.