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Kawachi Bankan (Kawachi Late Citrus)
かわちばんかん (Kawachi Bankan)
Also known as: Kawachi bankan, Kawachi late citrus, Citrus 'Kawachi Bankan', 河内晩柑, Mishou-kan, Sun-fruit
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かわちばんかん |
| Common Japanese notations | かわちばんかん, 河内晩柑, 美生柑, ジューシーフルーツ |
| Origin | Kawachi Bankan citrus (Citrus discovered in Kumamoto Kawachi area in early 1900s); principal modern production regions Ehime, Kumamoto, Wakayama; late-season harvest (March-July) — distinctively summer citrus, after most other Japanese citrus seasons end |
| Typical functions | Late-season / summer citrus retail, Juice production (mild grapefruit-like flavor), Premium gift retail (Ehime regional) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Ehime, Kumamoto major regions. Not a designated allergen. |
Kawachi Bankan (かわちばんかん / 河内晩柑) is a late-season Japanese citrus discovered in Kumamoto Kawachi area in early 1900s. The OEM positioning is distinctively summer citrus (March-July harvest, filling the gap when most other Japanese citrus is out of season). Mild grapefruit-like flavor. Ehime, Kumamoto, Wakayama are major regions.
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole Kawachi Bankan (March-July)
- Juice production
- Premium regional gift retail
What it is
Late-season Japanese citrus, similar profile to grapefruit but milder.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Summer/late-season citrus retail.
Juice production.
For OEM: summer fresh retail, juice production OEM.
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 — かわちばんかん
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.