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Nobiru (Wild Rocambole / Field Garlic)

のびる (Nobiru)

Also known as: Nobiru, Wild rocambole, Allium macrostemon, 野蒜

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At a glance

Category	Food
Japanese labeling name	のびる
Common Japanese notations	のびる, 野蒜, ノビル
Origin	Wild rocambole / field garlic (Allium macrostemon); wild-foraged spring sansai with long heritage but minimal commercial production
Typical functions	Spring sansai foraging tradition, Heritage cuisine ingredient
Regulatory status in Japan	Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Nobiru (のびる / 野蒜) is wild rocambole / field garlic (Allium macrostemon), a foraged spring sansai with long Japanese heritage but minimal commercial supply.

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Flavoring486

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Culinary ingredient512

Origin

Plant-derived319

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Limited seasonal foraged supply

Ingredient profile

Nobiru is Allium macrostemon, a wild allium with garlic-like flavor. Wild-foraged in spring.

OEM applications

Spring sansai cuisine.

Heritage ohitashi and miso-zuke.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EU	Niche specialty positioning / not commonly traded.
USA	Niche specialty positioning.
China	China has its own xiaoshuan (小蒜) tradition.
Korea	Korea has substantial dalrae (달래) culture (a related/similar species).

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What is Nobiru (Wild Rocambole / Field Garlic)?: Nobiru (のびる / 野蒜) is wild rocambole / field garlic (Allium macrostemon), a foraged spring sansai with long Japanese heritage but minimal commercial supply.
What is the regulatory status of Nobiru (Wild Rocambole / Field Garlic) in Japan?: Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Nobiru (Wild Rocambole / Field Garlic)?: Limited seasonal foraged supply
Where does Nobiru (Wild Rocambole / Field Garlic) come from?: Wild rocambole / field garlic (Allium macrostemon); wild-foraged spring sansai with long heritage but minimal commercial production
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Nobiru (Wild Rocambole / Field Garlic)?: JSCI: のびる

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References

文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — のびる

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.