Wakayama Arita mandarin oranges

Wakayama Arita mandarin oranges introduction

Wakayama prefecture has the highest production volume of mandarin oranges in Japan and the national market share is 17.4% (2007). In particular, the Arita region is a production area for “Arita mandarin oranges” boasting 400 years of history and tradition, and Arita mandarin oranges alone accounts for 9% of the national market share. It is characterized by its low acidity and strong sweetness. The outer skin and the bag become a little thicker, and it lasts a long time. If you leave it in a place where the temperature is low for about a week, the acidity will be removed and the sweetness will be emphasized, and you can eat it deliciously more than early-matured kanji.

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• NameWakayama Arita mandarin oranges
• Area Wakayama
• Kind of food Local cuisine

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