Kamo Nasu (Round Kyoto Eggplant)
賀茂茄子 (賀茂茄子)
Por que sourcing do Japão
Kamo Nasu is one of the Kyoto Heirloom Vegetables (Kyo-Yasai); cultivation strictly controlled in Kamo / Kamigamo cooperative; central to Kyoto kaiseki summer cuisine.
Spec principal
Round shape (~10 cm diameter); flesh density elevated; minimal seed cavity; fits dengaku miso preparation.
Produto final típico
Fine-dining kaiseki ingredient, premium retail Kyo-yasai, hospitality summer cuisine.
At a glance
- Fornecedores listados
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- MOQ típico
- 5–25 kg fresh; cooperative-allocated
- Prazo típico
- 4–8 weeks (in season)
- Regiões de origem
- Kyoto (Kamo, Kamigamo)
- Categoria
- Ingredientes alimentares
- Época de colheita
- May – September (peak July – August)
- Status regulatório no Japão
- Food product; Kyoto Heirloom Vegetables (Kyo-Yasai) registered
- Nome japonês
- 賀茂茄子
- Romaji
- 賀茂茄子
Sobre este ingrediente
Round, dense Kyoto-heritage eggplant cultivar grown in the Kamo / Kamigamo area of Kyoto. One of the recognised 'Kyoto Heirloom Vegetables' (Kyo-Yasai). Distinguished from common eggplant by its near-spherical shape, dense flesh, and minimal seed cavity — making it ideal for grilling and miso-stewed dishes. Production is small (cooperative-controlled in Kyoto) and commands per-kg pricing 5-10× standard nasu. Distinct from existing vegetable entries.
Status regulatório
| Japão | Food product; Kyoto Heirloom Vegetables (Kyo-Yasai) registered |
|---|---|
| União Europeia | Food import; phytosanitary certificate |
| Estados Unidos | GRAS; FDA Prior Notice; phytosanitary |
| China | GACC; phytosanitary |