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Ponkan (Ponkan Mandarin)
ぽんかん (Ponkan)
Also known as: Ponkan, Ponkan mandarin, Citrus reticulata 'Ponkan', ポンカン
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぽんかん |
| Common Japanese notations | ぽんかん, ポンカン, 椪柑 |
| Origin | Ponkan mandarin (Citrus reticulata 'Ponkan'); originated in India, established in Japanese cultivation since late Meiji; principal modern production regions Kochi, Ehime, Kagoshima; one of the parents of Shiranuhi/Dekopon |
| Typical functions | Premium late-winter mandarin retail, Aromatic citrus suitable for desserts and juices |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Ponkan (ぽんかん) is a mandarin cultivar (Citrus reticulata 'Ponkan') established in Japanese cultivation since late Meiji. Highly aromatic with distinctive fragrance. One of the parents of Shiranuhi/Dekopon. The OEM positioning is premium late-winter mandarin retail.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole Ponkan (December-March)
What it is
Citrus reticulata 'Ponkan' mandarin, aromatic profile.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium fresh retail.
Dessert applications.
For OEM: fresh retail, juice production.
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 | China has substantial Ponkan production. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぽんかん
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.