Miyaura Ponkan is grown in the Miyaura district of Nichinan City, where the orchards benefit from abundant sunshine and refreshing sea breezes from the Hyuga-nada Sea. The fruit is large and has a vivid orange color, making it an attractive local citrus specialty.
From around July, when the fruit begins to form, until the harvest season in late November, growers repeatedly select the developing fruit and thin out those that should not remain on the trees. This careful process helps the remaining fruit grow well.
Even after harvesting, the ponkan is stored for approximately one week before shipment to allow it to ripen further. This additional maturation helps produce soft, sweet flesh.
As soon as you peel a Miyaura Ponkan, a refreshing citrus fragrance rises from the fruit. Its juicy flesh releases plenty of juice, offering a pleasant balance of sweetness and moderate acidity.
Raised with care under the abundant Miyazaki sunshine, each fruit reflects the warmth and dedication of the local growers. Its fragrance, juicy texture, and gentle sweetness make it a delightful winter citrus fruit.
Miyaura Ponkan is in season from December through January.