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Hassaku (Hassaku Citrus)
はっさく (Hassaku)
Also known as: Hassaku, Citrus hassaku, 八朔
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | はっさく |
| Common Japanese notations | はっさく, 八朔, ハッサク |
| Origin | Hassaku (Citrus hassaku); discovered in Hiroshima Innoshima around 1860; principal modern production regions Wakayama (volume leader), Hiroshima (Innoshima heritage), Ehime; late-winter to early-spring harvest |
| Typical functions | Late-winter citrus retail (slightly tart-bitter profile distinct from sweet citrus), Premium gift retail, Confectionery and dessert ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Wakayama major production. Not a designated allergen. |
Hassaku (はっさく / 八朔) is a Japanese citrus discovered in Hiroshima Innoshima around 1860, with characteristic slightly tart-bitter flavor distinct from sweet citrus. Wakayama leads volume production; Hiroshima Innoshima retains heritage area positioning.
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Functions
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole hassaku (February-April)
- Hassaku-flavored sweets
- Wakayama Arida-area gift retail
What it is
Citrus hassaku, native Japanese late-winter citrus.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Late-winter citrus retail.
Confectionery applications.
For OEM: fresh retail, confectionery ingredient supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — はっさく
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.