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Wakegi (Hybrid Onion)
わけぎ (Wakegi)
Also known as: Wakegi, Hybrid onion, Allium × wakegi (A. cepa × A. fistulosum), 分葱
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | わけぎ |
| Common Japanese notations | わけぎ, 分葱, ワケギ |
| Origin | Hybrid green onion (Allium × wakegi, hybrid of common onion × scallion); principal modern domestic production in Western Japan and Kyushu; spring seasonal peak |
| Typical functions | Nuta (vinegar-miso dressed wakegi) — defining traditional preparation, Spring stir-fry and sauteed dishes |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Wakegi (わけぎ / 分葱) is a hybrid onion (common onion × scallion), particularly used for nuta (vinegar-miso dressed wakegi, traditional Japanese spring dish). The OEM positioning is regional spring seasonal vegetable.
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- Fresh wakegi (spring seasonal)
- Pre-cut wakegi (foodservice)
Ingredient profile
Wakegi is a hybrid Allium (common onion × scallion). Slim leaves, mild flavor.
OEM applications
Nuta — vinegar-miso dressed wakegi.
Spring stir-fry and sauteed dishes.
For OEM: fresh wakegi spring 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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Quick answers
- What is Wakegi (Hybrid Onion)?
- Wakegi (わけぎ / 分葱) is a hybrid onion (common onion × scallion), particularly used for nuta (vinegar-miso dressed wakegi, traditional Japanese spring dish). The OEM positioning is regional spring seasonal vegetable.
- What is the regulatory status of Wakegi (Hybrid Onion) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Wakegi (Hybrid Onion)?
- Fresh wakegi (spring seasonal) / Pre-cut wakegi (foodservice)
- Where does Wakegi (Hybrid Onion) come from?
- Hybrid green onion (Allium × wakegi, hybrid of common onion × scallion); principal modern domestic production in Western Japan and Kyushu; spring seasonal peak
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Wakegi (Hybrid Onion)?
- JSCI: わけぎ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — わけぎ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.