Setouchi Lemon - Dry Candied Japanese Citrus Peel

Setouchi Lemon

Dried Candied Japanese Citrus Peels Made from citruses harvested in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Rinds of KANKITSU are delicately peeled, and candied using traditional methods to enjoy the harmony of sweet and tart. The peels are well-coated with beet sugar and dried completely—in results, the candied peels are not sticky and the sugar does not fall off. 

Setouchi lemons are a variety of lemon grown in Japan's Setouchi region, also known as Seto Inland Sea-Coast. The region's mild climate, well-drained soil, and low rainfall are ideal for growing citrus. Setouchi lemons are believed to have arrived in Japan in 1898 and have since become sweeter, milder, and juicier than standard lemons. They are also larger and contain citric acid