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Yabumame (Wild Bean Sprouts)
やぶまめ (Yabumame)
Also known as: Yabumame, Wild bean sprouts, Amphicarpaea bracteata, 薮豆
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | やぶまめ |
| Common Japanese notations | やぶまめ, 薮豆, ヤブマメ |
| Origin | Wild bean (Amphicarpaea bracteata) seeds; foraged in mountain regions; minimal commercial production |
| Typical functions | Heritage cuisine specialty, Wild-foraged regional cooking |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Yabumame (やぶまめ / 薮豆) is wild Amphicarpaea bracteata, foraged in mountain regions for traditional regional cooking. Minimal commercial supply.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Limited foraged supply
What it is
Wild legume foraged in mountain regions.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Heritage cuisine specialty.
For OEM: very limited.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Not commonly traded. |
|---|---|
| USA | Not commonly traded. |
| China | Not commonly traded. |
| Korea | Not commonly traded. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — やぶまめ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.