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Yamamomo (Japanese Bayberry)
やまもも (Yamamomo)
Also known as: Yamamomo, Japanese bayberry, Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra, 山桃, Yangmei
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | やまもも |
| Common Japanese notations | やまもも, 山桃, ヤマモモ |
| Origin | Japanese / Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra); native to East Asia; principal modern production region Kochi (the volume domestic supplier); brief early-summer harvest (June-July) |
| Typical functions | Heritage early-summer fruit retail, Yamamomo-shu (yamamomo liquor), Yamamomo jam and confectionery |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Kochi major production. Not a designated allergen. |
Yamamomo (やまもも / 山桃) — Japanese / Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra) — is a native East Asian fruit with brief early-summer harvest. Kochi Prefecture is the volume domestic supplier. OEM applications include fresh retail, yamamomo-shu liquor, and confectionery.
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- Fresh yamamomo (June-July, brief seasonal)
- Yamamomo-shu liquor
- Confectionery
Ingredient profile
Myrica rubra fruit, native East Asian early-summer berry.
OEM applications
Fresh retail (brief season).
Yamamomo-shu liquor.
Jam, confectionery.
For OEM: liquor and confectionery production OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Kochi major production. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | China has substantial yangmei (杨梅) production. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- Mid-June – early July (very narrow window)
- Peak supply
- Late June
- Off-season
- July – May (highly perishable, no fresh stock outside season)
Source: 農林水産省 果樹生産出荷統計. Kochi (~90% national), Tokushima are primary domestic producers; 2–3 week fresh supply window.
Quick answers
- What is Yamamomo (Japanese Bayberry)?
- Yamamomo (やまもも / 山桃) — Japanese / Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra) — is a native East Asian fruit with brief early-summer harvest. Kochi Prefecture is the volume domestic supplier. OEM applications include fresh retail, yamamomo-shu liquor, and confectionery.
- What is the regulatory status of Yamamomo (Japanese Bayberry) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Kochi major production. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Yamamomo (Japanese Bayberry)?
- Fresh yamamomo (June-July, brief seasonal) / Yamamomo-shu liquor / Confectionery
- Where does Yamamomo (Japanese Bayberry) come from?
- Japanese / Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra); native to East Asia; principal modern production region Kochi (the volume domestic supplier); brief early-summer harvest (June-July)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Yamamomo (Japanese Bayberry)?
- JSCI: やまもも
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — やまもも
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.