Kudzu root is a traditional spice native to Japan and China, where it has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional medicine. The root has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is often used to thicken sauces and soups. It is also a key ingredient in some traditional dishes such as oden, a Japanese winter stew.

Botanical Name: Pueraria thomsonii.

Also known as: Japanese Arrowroot, East Asian Arrowroot, apanese arrowroot