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Tempura-ko (Tempura Flour Mix)
天ぷら粉 (Tempura-ko)
Also known as: Tempura-ko, Tempura flour mix, 天ぷら粉
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 天ぷら粉 |
| Common Japanese notations | 天ぷら粉, テンプラコ |
| Origin | Pre-mixed tempura flour combining wheat flour, baking powder, and other ingredients for crisp tempura batter; principal Japanese producers Showa Sangyo (Showa Tempura-ko — major retail brand), Nissin Foods, Honen Corn Products |
| Typical functions | Convenience tempura batter — household and foodservice |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Wheat is JAS-mandatory allergen.** Egg may be present in some formulations. |
Tempura-ko (天ぷら粉) is pre-mixed tempura flour for convenient crisp tempura batter. Showa Sangyo (Showa Tempura-ko) is the major retail brand.
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- Tempura-ko retail packs
Ingredient profile
Pre-mixed wheat flour with baking powder for tempura batter.
OEM applications
Convenience tempura batter.
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Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. **Wheat is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. Wheat allergen mandatory. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Japanese-cuisine retail. Wheat allergen mandatory. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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- What is Tempura-ko (Tempura Flour Mix)?
- Tempura-ko (天ぷら粉) is pre-mixed tempura flour for convenient crisp tempura batter. Showa Sangyo (Showa Tempura-ko) is the major retail brand.
- What is the regulatory status of Tempura-ko (Tempura Flour Mix) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. **Wheat is JAS-mandatory allergen.** Egg may be present in some formulations.
- What products typically use Tempura-ko (Tempura Flour Mix)?
- Tempura-ko retail packs
- Where does Tempura-ko (Tempura Flour Mix) come from?
- Pre-mixed tempura flour combining wheat flour, baking powder, and other ingredients for crisp tempura batter; principal Japanese producers Showa Sangyo (Showa Tempura-ko — major retail brand), Nissin Foods, Honen Corn Products
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Tempura-ko (Tempura Flour Mix)?
- JSCI: 天ぷら粉
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- Showa Sangyo Tempura-ko production specifications
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.