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Taranome (Japanese Angelica Tree Shoots)
たらのめ (Taranome)
Also known as: Taranome, Angelica tree shoots, Aralia elata buds, 楤の芽, Taranoki shoots
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | たらのめ |
| Common Japanese notations | たらのめ, 楤の芽, タラノメ |
| Origin | Spring buds and shoots of Aralia elata (the Japanese angelica tree); wild-foraged and cultivated; principal modern cultivation region Yamagata; spring sansai mountain vegetable |
| Typical functions | Spring sansai mountain vegetable — premium foraged specialty, Tempura ingredient (the canonical sansai tempura), Foodservice spring seasonal signature |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Spring seasonal positioning. Not a designated allergen. |
Taranome (たらのめ / 楤の芽) is the spring buds and shoots of Aralia elata (Japanese angelica tree), one of Japan's most prestigious sansai (spring mountain vegetables). The OEM positioning is premium spring specialty: as a tempura ingredient (the canonical sansai tempura — taranome no tempura is iconic), as a foodservice spring seasonal signature, and as a kaiseki specialty. Yamagata is the leading cultivation region, with wild foraging continuing.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh taranome (very brief spring season, March-May)
- Frozen taranome (extending availability)
What it is
Taranome is the young buds of Aralia elata, harvested in spring before fully unfurling. The buds have a slightly bitter, herbal flavor with distinctive aromatic profile.
Production: Yamagata leads modern cultivation; wild foraging in Tohoku and Hokuriku mountains.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Tempura — the canonical application.
Ohitashi and traditional preparations.
Spring kaiseki ingredient.
For OEM: fresh taranome retail (spring seasonal), frozen taranome retail, premium foodservice ingredient supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Spring seasonal vegetable. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Korea has its own dureup-namul (두릅나물) tradition. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — たらのめ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.