Food · Fermented foods

Yomena (Aster yomena)

よめな (Yomena)

Also known as: Yomena, Aster yomena, 嫁菜

Looking for a Japanese supplier of Yomena (Aster yomena)? Tell us

At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameよめな
Common Japanese notationsよめな, 嫁菜, ヨメナ
OriginAster yomena leaves; spring sansai foraged tradition with minimal commercial production
Typical functionsSpring sansai foraging, Yomena-meshi (spring rice with chopped yomena)
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Yomena (よめな / 嫁菜) is Aster yomena, a foraged spring sansai with minimal commercial supply.

Find OEM manufacturers

Browse Japanese OEM manufacturers that build products in this category. Filter by small lot, certifications, prefecture.

Classification

Tags below link to other ingredients sharing the same attribute, so you can pivot from one ingredient to its peers.

Common OEM product categories

Finished-product categories where Japanese OEM manufacturers commonly formulate with this ingredient.

  • Limited foraged supply

Ingredient profile

Aster yomena leaves, foraged spring.

OEM applications

Yomena-meshi spring rice.

Heritage cuisine.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNot commonly traded.
USANot commonly traded.
ChinaNot commonly traded.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

Market reference formulations

Example finished products will be added after verification.

All brand names and product names referenced anywhere on this site are the property of their respective owners. Example entries are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.

Alternative ingredients

Related ingredients commonly evaluated as substitutes.

Quick answers

What is Yomena (Aster yomena)?
Yomena (よめな / 嫁菜) is Aster yomena, a foraged spring sansai with minimal commercial supply.
What is the regulatory status of Yomena (Aster yomena) in Japan?
Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Yomena (Aster yomena)?
Limited foraged supply
Where does Yomena (Aster yomena) come from?
Aster yomena leaves; spring sansai foraged tradition with minimal commercial production
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Yomena (Aster yomena)?
JSCI: よめな

Search the academic literature

Pre-filled queries for the major research databases. Opens in a new tab.

Official regulatory databases

External links to public Japanese / international regulatory authorities. We are not affiliated.

References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — よめな

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

Explore more Japan-market resources

Related tools for overseas buyers, formulators, and sourcing teams.