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Iyokan (Japanese Citrus)
いよかん (Iyokan)
Also known as: Iyokan, Citrus iyo, 伊予柑, Anadami-mikan
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | いよかん |
| Common Japanese notations | いよかん, 伊予柑, イヨカン |
| Origin | Iyokan (Citrus iyo); cross between mikan and orange originating in Yamaguchi but established as Ehime Prefecture (Iyo region) signature; principal modern production region Ehime (over 90% of domestic supply) |
| Typical functions | Premium winter citrus retail, Juice production, Confectionery and dessert ingredient, Premium gift retail (Ehime Iyokan specialty) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Ehime origin is essential for premium positioning. Not a designated allergen. |
Iyokan (いよかん / 伊予柑) is a Japanese citrus hybrid (Citrus iyo, mikan × orange cross), originating in Yamaguchi but established as a defining Ehime Prefecture (Iyo region) regional signature. Ehime accounts for over 90% of domestic supply. The OEM positioning is winter premium citrus: as fresh retail (peak January-March), as juice production input, as confectionery and dessert ingredient, and as premium Ehime gift retail.
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Common OEM product categories
Finished-product categories where Japanese OEM manufacturers commonly formulate with this ingredient.
- Fresh whole iyokan retail (winter peak, January-March)
- Iyokan juice (100%, blends)
- Iyokan-flavored confectionery
- Premium Ehime Iyokan gift retail
Ingredient profile
Iyokan is Citrus iyo, a hybrid of mikan and orange. Larger and more aromatic than satsuma mikan, with thick easily-peeled rind and juicy flesh.
Production: Ehime Prefecture (over 90% of domestic supply).
OEM applications
Fresh winter citrus retail.
Juice production.
Confectionery and dessert ingredient.
Premium Ehime gift retail.
For OEM: fresh iyokan retail packs, juice production OEM, iyokan-flavored confectionery, premium gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Ehime origin disclosure essential. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese citrus channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Japanese citrus retail. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
Market reference formulations
Example finished products will be added after verification of Ehime origin and product format.
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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- January – March
- Peak supply
- February
- Off-season
- April – December
Source: 農林水産省 果樹生産出荷統計. Ehime Prefecture dominates production (>90% of national volume).
Storage requirements
How the receiving OEM facility needs to handle inbound raw material.
- Temperature
- Chilled 4°C
- Conditions
- Net or paper-wrapped for retail
- Shelf life
- 4 weeks at 4°C
Supply concentration
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- Primary regions
- Ehime (approximately 92% per 特産果樹生産動態等調査, 2022) — near-total prefectural concentration
- Import dependence
- 100% domestic; near-total prefectural concentration
農林水産省 果樹生産出荷統計
Certifications commonly available
Certification schemes commonly obtainable for this raw material. Always confirm the specific supplier's current certificate before contracting.
| Scheme | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
| Organic JAS | On-request | |
| Halal | Inherent | |
| Vegan | Inherent |
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Quick answers
- What is Iyokan (Japanese Citrus)?
- Iyokan (いよかん / 伊予柑) is a Japanese citrus hybrid (Citrus iyo, mikan × orange cross), originating in Yamaguchi but established as a defining Ehime Prefecture (Iyo region) regional signature. Ehime accounts for over 90% of domestic supply. The OEM positioning is winter premium citrus: as fresh retail (peak January-March), as juice production input, as confectionery and dessert ingredient, and as premium Ehime gift retail.
- What is the regulatory status of Iyokan (Japanese Citrus) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Ehime origin is essential for premium positioning. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Iyokan (Japanese Citrus)?
- Fresh whole iyokan retail (winter peak, January-March) / Iyokan juice (100%, blends) / Iyokan-flavored confectionery / Premium Ehime Iyokan gift retail
- Where does Iyokan (Japanese Citrus) come from?
- Iyokan (Citrus iyo); cross between mikan and orange originating in Yamaguchi but established as Ehime Prefecture (Iyo region) signature; principal modern production region Ehime (over 90% of domestic supply)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Iyokan (Japanese Citrus)?
- JSCI: いよかん
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — いよかん 砂じょう 生
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.