Ehime Kashi No. 28
(Beni Madonna)
ShipmentLate November to early January
Ehime Kashi are a variety developed in Ehime Prefecture. They're noted for their jelly-like texture, sweet juice, and a unique aroma. Because of their delicate, thin peel, they're carefully grown indoors with bags over them to keep the rain off. "Beni Madonna" is a registered trademark of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations.
Easiness to eat
- Peel
- Can be peeled by hand, but it can be a little difficult to do (because the segment skin is soft).
- Segment skin
- Thin, and people generally don't mind eating it at all.
- Seeds
- No. (There might be a few, but it's rare.)
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