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Yuri-ne (Lily Bulb)
ゆりね (Yuri-ne)
Also known as: Yuri-ne, Lily bulb, Lilium leichtlinii / L. lancifolium / L. brownii edible cultivars, 百合根, Hyakugo
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ゆりね |
| Common Japanese notations | ゆりね, 百合根, ユリネ, ヒャクゴウ |
| Origin | Edible lily bulb; principal modern domestic production region Hokkaido (Hokkaido yuri-ne is the volume leader); the white scaled bulbs are slightly sweet with delicate texture; cultivation requires 6+ years from seed to harvest, limiting supply |
| Typical functions | Osechi New Year cuisine — auspicious ingredient (lily bulb scales suggest 'gathering of fortune'), Kaiseki spring and autumn seasonal premium ingredient, Chawanmushi (savory egg custard) ingredient, Premium gift retail (Hokkaido yuri-ne specialty) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Hokkaido domestic origin disclosure essential for premium positioning. Long maturation time limits supply. Note: only certain Lilium species are edible — others are toxic. Yuri-ne is not a designated allergen. |
Yuri-ne (ゆりね / 百合根) — edible lily bulb (specific Lilium species cultivated for food) — is a defining premium Japanese ingredient with substantial OEM positioning: as a central Osechi New Year cuisine ingredient (the lily bulb scales suggest 'gathering of fortune' / 'wealth gathering' for the auspicious symbolism), as a kaiseki spring and autumn premium seasonal ingredient, as a chawanmushi (savory egg custard) ingredient, and as a premium Hokkaido gift retail specialty. Hokkaido dominates domestic production. Cultivation requires 6+ years from seed to harvestable size, limiting supply and supporting premium pricing.
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Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole yuri-ne retail (autumn-winter peak, December for Osechi)
- Pre-prepared yuri-ne (peeled, separated scales)
- Premium Hokkaido gift retail
What it is
Yuri-ne is the bulb of edible Lilium species (principally L. leichtlinii in Japan; L. lancifolium and L. brownii are also edible cultivars). The bulb is composed of overlapping white scales.
Production: Hokkaido is the dominant region. Long maturation (6+ years) restricts supply.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Osechi New Year cuisine — central ingredient with auspicious symbolism.
Kaiseki ingredient.
Chawanmushi ingredient.
Premium gift retail.
For OEM: fresh yuri-ne retail (Hokkaido origin, December peak), pre-prepared yuri-ne for Osechi production, premium gift retail formulations.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Hokkaido origin appropriate. Edible species verification essential. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. Edible Lilium species verification essential. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | China has substantial Lilium brownii (百合) tradition. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Example products
Example finished products will be added after verification of Hokkaido origin and Osechi positioning.
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ゆりね
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.