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Seminole (Seminole Citrus)
セミノール (Seminōru)
Also known as: Seminole, Citrus 'Seminole', セミノール
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | セミノール |
| Common Japanese notations | セミノール |
| Origin | Seminole citrus (Citrus 'Seminole'); USDA-developed hybrid (Duncan grapefruit × Dancy mandarin); cultivated in Japan since the 1950s; principal modern production region Wakayama (Arida area), Mie |
| Typical functions | Premium late-spring citrus retail, Juice production |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Wakayama Arida major production. Not a designated allergen. |
Seminole (セミノール) is a USDA-developed hybrid citrus (grapefruit × mandarin) cultivated in Japan since the 1950s, particularly in Wakayama Arida. The OEM positioning is premium late-spring citrus retail.
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- Fresh whole Seminole (March-May)
Ingredient profile
USDA-developed Citrus 'Seminole' hybrid, cultivated in Wakayama Arida and Mie.
OEM applications
Premium spring citrus retail.
Juice production.
For OEM: fresh retail and juice production.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Wakayama Arida major production. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | USDA-developed cultivar, established in US. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Seminole (Seminole Citrus)?
- Seminole (セミノール) is a USDA-developed hybrid citrus (grapefruit × mandarin) cultivated in Japan since the 1950s, particularly in Wakayama Arida. The OEM positioning is premium late-spring citrus retail.
- What is the regulatory status of Seminole (Seminole Citrus) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Wakayama Arida major production. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Seminole (Seminole Citrus)?
- Fresh whole Seminole (March-May)
- Where does Seminole (Seminole Citrus) come from?
- Seminole citrus (Citrus 'Seminole'); USDA-developed hybrid (Duncan grapefruit × Dancy mandarin); cultivated in Japan since the 1950s; principal modern production region Wakayama (Arida area), Mie
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Seminole (Seminole Citrus)?
- JSCI: セミノール
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — セミノール
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.