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Tamogitake (Yellow Oyster Mushroom)
たもぎたけ (Tamogitake)
Also known as: Tamogitake, Yellow oyster mushroom, Pleurotus citrinopileatus, たも木茸
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | たもぎたけ |
| Common Japanese notations | たもぎたけ, たも木茸, タモギタケ |
| Origin | Pleurotus citrinopileatus yellow oyster mushroom; principal modern cultivation in Hokkaido; distinctive yellow cap |
| Typical functions | Specialty mushroom — distinctive yellow color, Hokkaido regional specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Hokkaido production. Not a designated allergen. |
Tamogitake (たもぎたけ) is a Pleurotus citrinopileatus yellow oyster mushroom with distinctive yellow cap, primarily Hokkaido cultivated. Niche specialty positioning.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh tamogitake retail
What it is
Yellow oyster mushroom, Hokkaido cultivated.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Soup, stir-fry, premium kaiseki for visual appeal.
For OEM: Hokkaido specialty retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Hokkaido production. 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. |
Example products
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — たもぎたけ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.