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Yanagi-matsutake (Willow Matsutake / Cyclocybe aegerita)
やなぎまつたけ (Yanagi-matsutake)
Also known as: Yanagi-matsutake, Willow matsutake, Cyclocybe aegerita, Agrocybe aegerita, 柳松茸
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | やなぎまつたけ |
| Common Japanese notations | やなぎまつたけ, 柳松茸 |
| Origin | Cyclocybe aegerita; cultivated specialty mushroom; not related to true matsutake despite the similar Japanese name; year-round cultivation |
| Typical functions | Specialty cultivated mushroom for various cooking applications |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Note: must not be marketed as 'matsutake' due to the unrelated species. Not a designated allergen. |
Yanagi-matsutake (やなぎまつたけ / 柳松茸) is a Cyclocybe aegerita cultivated specialty mushroom, year-round cultivation. Despite the name including 'matsutake,' it is unrelated to true matsutake — appropriate naming distinction is essential.
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- Fresh yanagi-matsutake retail
What it is
Cyclocybe aegerita, unrelated to true matsutake.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Stir-fry, soup, simmered preparations.
For OEM: fresh retail with appropriate naming distinction.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Naming distinction from matsutake essential. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Cyclocybe aegerita is also cultivated in Italy (pioppino mushroom). |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | China has substantial Cyclocybe aegerita (茶树菇) production. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — やなぎまつたけ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.