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Selebes / Akame Taro (Red-Eye Taro)
セレベス (Serebesu)
Also known as: Selebes, Serebesu, Akame-imo, Red-eye taro, Sulawesi taro, Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta (Sulawesi-origin), セレベス, 赤芽芋
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | セレベス 球茎 (生 / 水煮) |
| Common Japanese notations | セレベス, 赤芽芋, アカメイモ, セレベスいも |
| Origin | Selebes (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta — Sulawesi-origin taro); name derives from Sulawesi island (旧称 Celebes) where it was historically introduced; principal modern domestic regions Chiba, Saitama, Miyazaki; **distinguished by red-tinged sprout-eyes (赤芽 / akame) and parent-corm-and-side-corm both edible (different from standard satoimo where mostly side-corms eaten)**; firmer, less starchy than standard satoimo |
| Typical functions | Substitute for satoimo with firmer/less-sticky texture, Nimono sweet-soy simmered (firmer-texture preference), Foodservice variety-vegetable rotation, Niche heritage retail |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. **Origin disclosure.** Cultivar variety of Colocasia esculenta. Not a designated allergen. |
Selebes (セレベス / 赤芽芋) is the red-eye taro (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta, Sulawesi-origin) — introduced from Sulawesi (旧称 Celebes). **Distinguished by red-tinged sprout eyes and edible parent-corm-and-side-corm.** Firmer, less-sticky than standard satoimo. Chiba, Saitama, Miyazaki regions.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh selebes retail (cultivar-labeled)
- Foodservice variety supply
What it is
Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta selebes (Sulawesi-origin red-eye taro).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Substitute for satoimo with firmer texture.
Sweet-soy nimono.
Foodservice variety-vegetable.
Heritage retail.
For OEM: cultivar-labeled fresh retail, foodservice variety supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Asian-cuisine channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche cultivar. |
| Korea | Niche cultivar. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — セレベス 球茎
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.