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Wa-shu Nabana (Japanese Rapeseed Flower)
和種なばな (Wa-shu Nabana)
Also known as: Wa-shu nabana, Japanese rapeseed flower, Brassica rapa flower buds, 和種菜花, Nanohana
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 和種なばな |
| Common Japanese notations | 和種なばな, 菜花, なのはな |
| Origin | Brassica rapa flower buds and stalks (Japanese cultivar); spring seasonal vegetable; principal modern production regions Chiba, Tokushima |
| Typical functions | Spring seasonal foodservice signature, Karashi-ae (mustard-dressed) preparation |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Spring seasonal positioning. Not a designated allergen. |
Wa-shu nabana (和種なばな) is the Japanese cultivar of Brassica rapa flower buds and stalks, a defining spring seasonal vegetable. Distinctive aromatic bitterness suits karashi-ae (mustard-dressed) preparations and spring kaiseki.
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- Fresh wa-shu nabana retail (spring seasonal, January-April)
Ingredient profile
Brassica rapa flower buds and stalks, Japanese cultivar.
OEM applications
Karashi-ae (mustard-dressed).
Spring kaiseki.
For OEM: spring seasonal 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 Wa-shu Nabana (Japanese Rapeseed Flower)?
- Wa-shu nabana (和種なばな) is the Japanese cultivar of Brassica rapa flower buds and stalks, a defining spring seasonal vegetable. Distinctive aromatic bitterness suits karashi-ae (mustard-dressed) preparations and spring kaiseki.
- What is the regulatory status of Wa-shu Nabana (Japanese Rapeseed Flower) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Spring seasonal positioning. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Wa-shu Nabana (Japanese Rapeseed Flower)?
- Fresh wa-shu nabana retail (spring seasonal, January-April)
- Where does Wa-shu Nabana (Japanese Rapeseed Flower) come from?
- Brassica rapa flower buds and stalks (Japanese cultivar); spring seasonal vegetable; principal modern production regions Chiba, Tokushima
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Wa-shu Nabana (Japanese Rapeseed Flower)?
- JSCI: 和種なばな
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 和種なばな
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.