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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.

Classification

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Functions

Regulatory tags

Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • 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

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

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Related ingredients

References

  1. 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.

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