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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameやなぎまつたけ
Common Japanese notationsやなぎまつたけ, 柳松茸
OriginCyclocybe aegerita; cultivated specialty mushroom; not related to true matsutake despite the similar Japanese name; year-round cultivation
Typical functionsSpecialty cultivated mushroom for various cooking applications
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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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Ingredient profile

Cyclocybe aegerita, unrelated to true matsutake.

OEM applications

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

EUCyclocybe aegerita is also cultivated in Italy (pioppino mushroom).
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaChina has substantial Cyclocybe aegerita (茶树菇) production.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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Quick answers

What is Yanagi-matsutake (Willow Matsutake / Cyclocybe aegerita)?
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.
What is the regulatory status of Yanagi-matsutake (Willow Matsutake / Cyclocybe aegerita) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Note: must not be marketed as 'matsutake' due to the unrelated species. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Yanagi-matsutake (Willow Matsutake / Cyclocybe aegerita)?
Fresh yanagi-matsutake retail
Where does Yanagi-matsutake (Willow Matsutake / Cyclocybe aegerita) come from?
Cyclocybe aegerita; cultivated specialty mushroom; not related to true matsutake despite the similar Japanese name; year-round cultivation
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Yanagi-matsutake (Willow Matsutake / Cyclocybe aegerita)?
JSCI: やなぎまつたけ

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.

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