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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
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
OriginPleurotus citrinopileatus yellow oyster mushroom; principal modern cultivation in Hokkaido; distinctive yellow cap
Typical functionsSpecialty mushroom — distinctive yellow color, Hokkaido regional specialty
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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.

Classification

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Functions

Regulatory tags

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

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

Example products

Example finished products will be added after verification of Hokkaido origin.

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References

  1. 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.

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