Pickled Ginger
Also listed as Gari and Sushi Ginger.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Pickled ginger is thin sweet-pickled ginger slices served with sushi. Labels may say pickled ginger or gari.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten between sushi bites as a palate cleanser.
Here is what food agencies say.
Pickled ginger falls under FDA acidified-foods rules.
Here is what research has found.
Color additive and undeclared allergen issues can appear in pickled ginger recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Refrigerate after opening. Check color additive statements.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/18/2026