Yamagobo is Japanese pickled burdock root. The prepared root looks like long, thin carrots. The color is obtained by processing the root with orange coloring. This ingredient is used in making futomaki roll sushi as well as Japanese dishes.

What does Yamagobo taste like? It's sweet, tart, and slightly salty, with a really nice and crunchy texture. Yamagobo makes a delicious addition to sushi rolls, rice and noodle meals.

Are they vegan? Gobo is a fancy name for burdock root aka arctium. It's crispy, sweet, and earthy as root vegetables are. ... Yamagobo on the other hand is just burdock root that has been pickled.

It's a powerhouse of antioxidants. Burdock root has been shown to contain multiple types of powerful antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acids (2). ...
It removes toxins from the blood. ...
It may inhibit some types of cancer. ...
It may be an aphrodisiac. ...
It can help treat skin issues.