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Ne-mitsuba (Root Mitsuba)
根みつば (Ne-mitsuba)
Also known as: Ne-mitsuba, Root mitsuba, Cryptotaenia japonica with root, 根三つ葉
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 根みつば |
| Common Japanese notations | 根みつば, 根三つ葉 |
| Origin | Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica) harvested with root attached; premium presentation specialty |
| Typical functions | Premium kaiseki and seasonal cuisine ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Ne-mitsuba (根みつば) is mitsuba harvested with root attached, used in premium kaiseki for distinctive whole-plant presentation. Niche specialty positioning.
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- Fresh ne-mitsuba (specialty)
What it is
Cryptotaenia japonica harvested with root.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium kaiseki.
For OEM: foodservice supply for kaiseki ryotei.
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 — 根みつば
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.