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Natsumikan (Natsudaidai / Summer Orange)

なつみかん (Natsumikan)

Also known as: Natsumikan, Natsudaidai, Summer orange, Citrus natsudaidai, 夏みかん, 夏柑

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At a glance

Category	Food
Japanese labeling name	なつみかん
Common Japanese notations	なつみかん, 夏みかん, 夏柑, 夏橙
Origin	Citrus natsudaidai; native Japanese citrus discovered in Yamaguchi (Hagi) in early Edo period; principal modern production regions Yamaguchi (Hagi natsumikan, original heritage area), Wakayama, Kumamoto; late-season harvest (April-June)
Typical functions	Late-spring/early-summer citrus retail, Marmalade and confectionery (rind has good pectin and aromatic profile), Yamaguchi Hagi heritage gift retail
Regulatory status in Japan	Standard agricultural product labeling. Yamaguchi Hagi heritage area. Not a designated allergen.

Natsumikan (なつみかん / 夏みかん) — Citrus natsudaidai — is a native Japanese citrus discovered in Yamaguchi Hagi in early Edo period, with characteristic late-season harvest (April-June). Tart aromatic flavor suits marmalade and confectionery applications. Yamaguchi Hagi remains heritage area; Wakayama and Kumamoto are major modern producers.

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Product applications

Functions

Flavoring486

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Culinary ingredient512

Origin

Plant-derived319

Common OEM product categories

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Fresh whole natsumikan (April-June)
Natsumikan marmalade
Hagi heritage gift retail

Ingredient profile

Citrus natsudaidai, native Japanese late-season citrus.

OEM applications

Late-spring/summer citrus retail.

Marmalade.

Heritage Yamaguchi Hagi gift retail.

For OEM: fresh retail, marmalade 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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Seasonality & supply calendar

Harvest months: April – June (storage-cured)
Peak supply: May
Off-season: July – March

Source: 農林水産省果樹生産出荷統計. Yamaguchi and Kagoshima lead production.

Storage requirements

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Temperature: Chilled 4°C; cellar-cured for acidity drop
Conditions: Storage cured 1–2 months pre-retail
Shelf life: Cellared 2 months; chilled 4 weeks

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Primary regions: Yamaguchi (~50% national), Kagoshima, Wakayama
Import dependence: 100% domestic

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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Iyokan

Quick answers

What is Natsumikan (Natsudaidai / Summer Orange)?: Natsumikan (なつみかん / 夏みかん) — Citrus natsudaidai — is a native Japanese citrus discovered in Yamaguchi Hagi in early Edo period, with characteristic late-season harvest (April-June). Tart aromatic flavor suits marmalade and confectionery applications. Yamaguchi Hagi remains heritage area; Wakayama and Kumamoto are major modern producers.
What is the regulatory status of Natsumikan (Natsudaidai / Summer Orange) in Japan?: Standard agricultural product labeling. Yamaguchi Hagi heritage area. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Natsumikan (Natsudaidai / Summer Orange)?: Fresh whole natsumikan (April-June) / Natsumikan marmalade / Hagi heritage gift retail
Where does Natsumikan (Natsudaidai / Summer Orange) come from?: Citrus natsudaidai; native Japanese citrus discovered in Yamaguchi (Hagi) in early Edo period; principal modern production regions Yamaguchi (Hagi natsumikan, original heritage area), Wakayama, Kumamoto; late-season harvest (April-June)
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Natsumikan (Natsudaidai / Summer Orange)?: JSCI: なつみかん

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References

文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — なつみかん各形態

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.