Food · Fermented foods

Seminole (Seminole Citrus)

セミノール (Seminōru)

Also known as: Seminole, Citrus 'Seminole', セミノール

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameセミノール
Common Japanese notationsセミノール
OriginSeminole 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 functionsPremium late-spring citrus retail, Juice production
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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.

Classification

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Functions

Regulatory tags

Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Fresh whole Seminole (March-May)

What it is

USDA-developed Citrus 'Seminole' hybrid, cultivated in Wakayama Arida and Mie.

Typical uses in Japanese products

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

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USAUSDA-developed cultivar, established in US.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. MEXT 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.

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