{"product_id":"candied-japanese-setouchi-lemon-peel","title":"Candied Japanese Setouchi Lemon Peel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandied Setouchi lemon peel from Japan's inland sea coast; this citrus is brighter and more aromatic than Western lemon, captured in candy form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetouchi lemon explained:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown along the shores of Japan's Setouchi inland sea, these lemons are prized for a fragrant, floral aroma and a brightness that standard supermarket lemon doesn't come close to matching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeet sugar candying process:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing artificial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Setouchi lemon, beet sugar, millet jelly, and ascorbic acid only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Setouchi region, stretching along Japan's sheltered inland sea between Honshu and Shikoku, has cultivated citrus for centuries in a climate unusually mild for Japan's latitude. Setouchi lemons are among the country's most celebrated, known for their thin skin, intense fragrance, and lower bitterness compared to imported varieties. Japanese consumers specifically seek them out, and domestic demand outstrips supply for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrusy, Floral, Light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chewy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat straight as a snack alongside a piece of dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChop finely and fold into scones, madeleines, or shortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a cocktail garnish or drop into a gin and tonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorderless Bite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with one of the citrus jams from our KANKITSU LABO lineup and fold into yogurt for a refreshingly sweet and elegant treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 oz (30g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Setouchi lemon, beet sugar, millet jelly, ascorbic acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, gluten-free, no artificial additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e None declared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place; shelf-stable 12–24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KANKITSU LABO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46702254424241,"sku":"UMCR90007","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4259\/4993\/files\/2bb16c3e512f26b1eb925c51b3a6cfba44246b685963f215d72a3b55f7314469.jpg?v=1773125684","url":"https:\/\/borderlessbazaar.com\/products\/candied-japanese-setouchi-lemon-peel","provider":"Borderless Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}