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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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| 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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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Limited seasonal foraged supply
What it is
Nobiru is Allium macrostemon, a wild allium with garlic-like flavor. Wild-foraged in spring.
Typical uses in Japanese products
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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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — のびる
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.