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Ochazuke-no-moto (Chazuke Seasoning Mix)

お茶漬けの素 (Ochazuke-no-moto)

Also known as: Ochazuke-no-moto, Chazuke seasoning, お茶漬けの素, Nagatanien Ochazuke

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameお茶漬けの素 さけ
Common Japanese notationsお茶漬けの素, オチャヅケノモト, 永谷園お茶漬け
OriginConvenience seasoning mix for ochazuke (rice with green tea or dashi); principal volume brand Nagatanien (永谷園) — the established market leader since 1952; multiple flavor varieties (sake/salmon, ume, nori, wasabi)
Typical functionsConvenience household ochazuke retail (defining product category)
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. **High salt content** — typical 30%+. Allergen disclosure (wheat, soybean, fish) essential.

Ochazuke-no-moto (お茶漬けの素) is the convenience seasoning mix for ochazuke (rice with green tea/dashi). Nagatanien (永谷園) is the established market leader since 1952. Multiple flavor varieties (sake/salmon, ume, nori, wasabi).

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Used in (typical product categories)

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

  • Multi-flavor sachet retail packs (Nagatanien series)
  • Premium ochazuke retail (with real fish/ingredient)

What it is

Dehydrated seasoning mix combining salt, dashi powder, MSG, dried fish/seaweed/nori, and seasonings.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Household and bento ochazuke convenience.

For OEM: ochazuke retail OEM, private-label.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. High salt content disclosure. Multiple allergens disclosure.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels.
USAEstablished US Japanese-cuisine retail.
ChinaEstablished Japanese-imports retail.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — お茶漬けの素 さけ

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

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