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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Shiso |
| Scientific name | Perilla frutescens |
| Family / Genus | Lamiaceae / — |
| Produce category | Herb |
| Produce subcategory | Aromatic Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5694 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Green Shiso (Aojiso) | 45% | Bright green, flat to slightly ruffled leaves with a fresh, minty, basil-like, and slightly spicy flavor. Essential for Japanese cuisine, often served with sashimi or in tempura. |
| Red Shiso (Akajiso) | 35% | Deep reddish-purple leaves with a more astringent, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor compared to green shiso. Primarily used for coloring and flavoring umeboshi (pickled plums) and other pickled vege |
| Korean Perilla (Kkaennip) | 10% | Larger, often more rounded and deeply serrated leaves than Japanese shiso. Features a distinctive, robust, nutty, and slightly anise-like flavor. Widely used in Korean cuisine for grilling wraps, kimc |
| Bicolor Shiso (‘Sparkler’) | 5% | Attractive leaves with green tops and striking reddish-purple undersides. Offers a milder, aromatic flavor, primarily valued for its ornamental appeal and use as a garnish. |
| Green Shiso ‘Crispa’ | 3% | Features distinctively ruffled or crinkled green leaves, providing a unique texture. Flavor profile is similar to standard Green Shiso, making it popular for culinary use where visual appeal is desire |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Avoid storage or transport with ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables (e.g., apples, bananas, tomatoes).
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high water loss, odor-emitting
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and culinary exploration in mainstream markets.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.9 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Green Shiso | 70% |
| Red Shiso | 30% |
Pack sizes
- 0.5 oz bunch
- 1 oz bunch
- Cases of 12-24 bunches
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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