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Shima Ninjin (Okinawan Yellow Carrot)
島にんじん (Shima Ninjin)
Also known as: Shima ninjin, Okinawan yellow carrot, Daucus carota Okinawa cultivar, 島人参, Chideekuni (Okinawan)
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 島にんじん |
| Common Japanese notations | 島にんじん, シマニンジン, チデークニ |
| Origin | Okinawan yellow carrot cultivar (Daucus carota); long thin yellow-orange root, distinct from mainland Japanese kintoki red carrot; Okinawa traditional vegetable |
| Typical functions | Okinawan regional cuisine signature, Shima ninjin shiri-shiri (Okinawan stir-fry) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Okinawan regional brand. Not a designated allergen. |
Shima ninjin (島にんじん) — Okinawan yellow carrot — is a defining Okinawan traditional vegetable, distinct from mainland Japanese kintoki red carrot. The OEM positioning is Okinawan regional specialty: as the central ingredient of shima ninjin shiri-shiri (Okinawan grated-carrot stir-fry signature), and as Okinawan regional cuisine staple.
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- Fresh shima ninjin (Okinawa regional)
Ingredient profile
Long thin yellow-orange Okinawan Daucus carota cultivar.
OEM applications
Shima ninjin shiri-shiri stir-fry.
Okinawan regional cooking.
For OEM: Okinawa regional retail and tourism cuisine.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Okinawan regional. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Okinawan-cuisine channels. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Shima Ninjin (Okinawan Yellow Carrot)?
- Shima ninjin (島にんじん) — Okinawan yellow carrot — is a defining Okinawan traditional vegetable, distinct from mainland Japanese kintoki red carrot. The OEM positioning is Okinawan regional specialty: as the central ingredient of shima ninjin shiri-shiri (Okinawan grated-carrot stir-fry signature), and as Okinawan regional cuisine staple.
- What is the regulatory status of Shima Ninjin (Okinawan Yellow Carrot) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Okinawan regional brand. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Shima Ninjin (Okinawan Yellow Carrot)?
- Fresh shima ninjin (Okinawa regional)
- Where does Shima Ninjin (Okinawan Yellow Carrot) come from?
- Okinawan yellow carrot cultivar (Daucus carota); long thin yellow-orange root, distinct from mainland Japanese kintoki red carrot; Okinawa traditional vegetable
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Shima Ninjin (Okinawan Yellow Carrot)?
- JSCI: 島にんじん
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 島にんじん
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.