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Taisai (Pak-Choi-style Mustard)
たいさい (Taisai)
Also known as: Taisai, Tai-na, Brassica rapa var. chinensis cultivar, 体菜, タイサイ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | たいさい |
| Common Japanese notations | たいさい, 体菜, タイサイ |
| Origin | Brassica rapa cultivar related to bok choy / pak choi; small-volume Japanese production |
| Typical functions | Cooking and pickled applications, Regional cuisine |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Taisai (たいさい) is a small-volume Japanese Brassica rapa cultivar related to pak choi / bok choy. The OEM positioning is regional and traditional cooking specialty.
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- Fresh taisai retail (regional)
Ingredient profile
Taisai is a Brassica rapa cultivar related to the broader pak-choi / bok-choy family.
OEM applications
Regional cooking and pickled applications.
For OEM: regional retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Taisai (Pak-Choi-style Mustard)?
- Taisai (たいさい) is a small-volume Japanese Brassica rapa cultivar related to pak choi / bok choy. The OEM positioning is regional and traditional cooking specialty.
- What is the regulatory status of Taisai (Pak-Choi-style Mustard) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Taisai (Pak-Choi-style Mustard)?
- Fresh taisai retail (regional)
- Where does Taisai (Pak-Choi-style Mustard) come from?
- Brassica rapa cultivar related to bok choy / pak choi; small-volume Japanese production
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Taisai (Pak-Choi-style Mustard)?
- JSCI: たいさい
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — たいさい
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.