vegetable

Edamame

えだまめ

Chiba, Gunma, and Yamagata are the main producing regions. Yamagata's dadacha mame is a nationally renowned brand variety prized for its rich sweetness and aroma. An iconic summer snack enjoyed with cold beer. Rich in protein, vitamin B1, and dietary fiber

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Jul - Aug

PEAK

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

125

KCAL

11.7g

Protein

6.2g

Fat

8.8g

Carbs

5g

Fiber

27mg

Vitamin C

590mg

Potassium

2.7mg

Iron

58mg

Calcium

260μg

Beta-carotene

320μg

Folate

Source: 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)2020年

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Jul ¥792/kg

HIGHEST VOLUME Jul 2,830t

Volume (t)

In season

Price (yen/kg)

Source: 農林水産省青果物卸売市場調査報告 (2023)

Production Ranking

99.3% Domestic

Hokkaido18.0%

Gunma13.5%

Chiba10.9%

Saitama10.1%

Yamagata8.5%

Others39.0%

Rank

Prefecture

Harvest (t)

Share

1

9,270

18.0%

2

6,970

13.5%

3

5,630

10.9%

4

5,190

10.1%

5

4,370

8.5%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Hokkaido

Gunma

Chiba

Saitama

Yamagata

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

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