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Usuhirataki (White Oyster Mushroom)
うすひらたけ (Usuhirataki)
Also known as: Usuhirataki, White oyster mushroom, Pleurotus pulmonarius, 薄平茸
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | うすひらたけ |
| Common Japanese notations | うすひらたけ, 薄平茸, ウスヒラタケ |
| Origin | Pleurotus pulmonarius oyster mushroom; modern cultivation primarily greenhouse |
| Typical functions | Cooking specialty mushroom, Foodservice ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Usuhirataki (うすひらたけ / 薄平茸) is a Pleurotus pulmonarius oyster mushroom, used in Japanese cooking as a specialty mushroom variety.
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- Fresh usuhirataki retail
Ingredient profile
Pleurotus pulmonarius oyster mushroom variety.
OEM applications
Stir-fry, soup, simmered preparations.
For OEM: fresh retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. 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. |
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- What is Usuhirataki (White Oyster Mushroom)?
- Usuhirataki (うすひらたけ / 薄平茸) is a Pleurotus pulmonarius oyster mushroom, used in Japanese cooking as a specialty mushroom variety.
- What is the regulatory status of Usuhirataki (White Oyster Mushroom) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Usuhirataki (White Oyster Mushroom)?
- Fresh usuhirataki retail
- Where does Usuhirataki (White Oyster Mushroom) come from?
- Pleurotus pulmonarius oyster mushroom; modern cultivation primarily greenhouse
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Usuhirataki (White Oyster Mushroom)?
- JSCI: うすひらたけ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — うすひらたけ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.