Candied amanatsu peel from Ehime Prefecture: a tart, tangy Japanese summer orange with more acid and bite than its sweeter cousins.

• Amanatsu explained: A natural mandarin hybrid with a lively tartness and punchy acidity — closer to a sour orange than a sweet one, and more interesting for it.
• Ehime Prefecture: Japan's premier citrus-growing region, where long farming traditions preserve the aromatic intensity that makes each variety distinct.
• Beet sugar candying process: KANKITSU LABO's method keeps the sugar fully adhered and the peel dry rather than sticky — precise enough that the citrus character stays front and center.
• Nothing artificial: Amanatsu, beet sugar, millet jelly, and ascorbic acid only; the fruit's natural character is the product.

For the adventurous confectionery lover and the curious home cook; a Japanese citrus experience that works equally well as a snack, a baking ingredient, or a cocktail garnish.

Origins

Amanatsu — whose name translates loosely as "sweet summer" — is something of a misnomer; it is notably tarter and more acidic than the name suggests, and Japanese cooks prize it precisely for that quality in marmalades, desserts, and confectionery. It ripens in late spring and early summer, giving it a seasonal character distinct from Japan's winter citruses. Ehime Prefecture, on Shikoku island, is Japan's most prolific citrus-growing region, producing dozens of varieties across a landscape shaped by mild winters, abundant sun, and generations of specialist citrus farmers.

Taste: Citrusy, Fruity, Bitter.
Texture: Chewy.

How to enjoy

• Eat straight as a snack alongside a piece of dark chocolate
• Chop finely and fold into scones, madeleines, or shortbread
• Use as a cocktail garnish or drop into a gin and tonic
• Borderless Bite: Pair with sicilian Candied Orange Peels for two candied citrus traditions from opposite ends of the world worth eating side-by-side.

Details

• Size: 1.05 oz (30g)
• Key ingredients: Amanatsu, beet sugar, millet jelly, ascorbic acid
• Dietary notes: Vegan, gluten-free, no artificial additives
• Allergens: None declared
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; shelf-stable 12–24 months