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Myoga

Myoga is the edible flower bud and young shoot of a ginger relative, usually sliced raw as a garnish or added near cooking’s end.

Myoga — illustrative ingredient image

About Myoga

Myoga is the edible flower bud and young shoot of a ginger relative, used especially in Japanese cooking. The buds are elongated and layered, with pale pink to reddish outer scales and a crisp, juicy texture. Its flavor is aromatic and fresh, with a mild ginger-like sharpness rather than the intensity of ginger root.

Myoga is commonly sliced thinly and served raw as a garnish or added near the end of cooking. It is sold fresh and may also be pickled. The flower bud and young shoot are distinct edible parts, and preparation can affect their texture and flavor.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Myoga nutrition & diet

Myoga nutritional value

Reference: Japanese ginger, "Myoga", spike, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
11kcal
Protein
0.9g
Carbs
2.6g
Fat
0.1g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

The edible flower bud and young shoot are different parts, and fresh and pickled myoga should not be compared as identical forms.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023, corrected March 2026 — 06280 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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