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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name根みつば
Common Japanese notations根みつば, 根三つ葉
OriginMitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica) harvested with root attached; premium presentation specialty
Typical functionsPremium kaiseki and seasonal cuisine ingredient
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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)

Ingredient profile

Cryptotaenia japonica harvested with root.

OEM applications

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

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

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Seasonality & supply calendar

Harvest months
Year-round (greenhouse) but field peak: November – March
Peak supply
December – February
Off-season
Continuous via greenhouse

Source: 農林水産省 野菜生産出荷統計. Aichi, Tochigi, Chiba lead production. Root-mitsuba is the autumn / winter form retail; cut-mitsuba (切りみつば) is the year-round form.

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Quick answers

What is Ne-mitsuba (Root Mitsuba)?
Ne-mitsuba (根みつば) is mitsuba harvested with root attached, used in premium kaiseki for distinctive whole-plant presentation. Niche specialty positioning.
What is the regulatory status of Ne-mitsuba (Root Mitsuba) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Ne-mitsuba (Root Mitsuba)?
Fresh ne-mitsuba (specialty)
Where does Ne-mitsuba (Root Mitsuba) come from?
Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica) harvested with root attached; premium presentation specialty
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ne-mitsuba (Root Mitsuba)?
JSCI: 根みつば

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.

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