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Tsuruna (New Zealand Spinach)
つるな (Tsuruna)
Also known as: Tsuruna, New Zealand spinach, Tetragonia tetragonoides, 蔓菜, Hama-jisha
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | つるな |
| Common Japanese notations | つるな, 蔓菜, ツルナ, ハマジシャ |
| Origin | New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides); native to Pacific coastal regions of Japan, also globally distributed; salt-tolerant coastal succulent green |
| Typical functions | Coastal regional cuisine, Salt-tolerant green for traditional cooking |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Tsuruna (つるな / 蔓菜) is New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides), a salt-tolerant coastal succulent green native to Japanese Pacific coastal regions. The OEM positioning is coastal regional specialty.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh tsuruna (regional, summer seasonal)
What it is
Tsuruna is Tetragonia tetragonoides, a salt-tolerant coastal succulent.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Coastal regional cooking, ohitashi, simmered preparations.
For OEM: regional retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Tetragonia tetragonoides is global. Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established as 'New Zealand spinach' retail. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — つるな
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.