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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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| 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
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole natsumikan (April-June)
- Natsumikan marmalade
- Hagi heritage gift retail
What it is
Citrus natsudaidai, native Japanese late-season citrus.
Typical uses in Japanese products
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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References
- MEXT 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.