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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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- Limited foraged supply
Ingredient profile
Wild legume foraged in mountain regions.
OEM applications
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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- What is Yabumame (Wild Bean Sprouts)?
- Yabumame (やぶまめ / 薮豆) is wild Amphicarpaea bracteata, foraged in mountain regions for traditional regional cooking. Minimal commercial supply.
- What is the regulatory status of Yabumame (Wild Bean Sprouts) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Yabumame (Wild Bean Sprouts)?
- Limited foraged supply
- Where does Yabumame (Wild Bean Sprouts) come from?
- Wild bean (Amphicarpaea bracteata) seeds; foraged in mountain regions; minimal commercial production
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Yabumame (Wild Bean Sprouts)?
- JSCI: やぶまめ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.