Setoka
ShipmentLate January to early April
Setoka are a variety developed by the National Agricultural and Food Research Organization. Their rich aroma, flavor, and color has been achieved by mixing kiyomi with encore and murcott, two varieties that have a high sugar content. They look beautiful, too, which means they're also popular gifts.
Easiness to eat
- Peel
- Easy to peel by hand.
- Segment skin
- Thin, and people generally don't mind eating it at all.
- Seeds
- No. (There might be a few, but it's rare.)
Packed with these components!
β-Cryptoxanthin
1400μg/100g
Content (taken from the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan)
- Effects
- Keeps bones healthy.
Recommended Citrus
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Iyokan
This juicy, large citrus' flesh is characterized by its fresh aroma, sweetness, and moderately sour flavor.
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Ponkan
Even among other citrus, this one's sweet, strong flavor and rich aroma are outstanding.
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Kanpei / Ehime Queen Splash
With its thin inner skin, this citrus is chock-full of flesh! It's an original product from Ehime Prefecture.
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Kiyomi
Outstanding in both flavor and aroma, this citrus is a parent to other new varieties.
