This is the Senjaku Ame Zeitaku na Gumi Ehime no Setoka, which contains juice from Ehime Prefecture’s setoka, an almost seedless variety of citrus known for its rich and juicy flavour as well as easy-to-peel vivid orange thing skin. It is considered a symbol of good fortune in Japan, making it a popular premium gift in Japan.

Each gummy was a circular shape, measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter and 0.8 cm in height, emitting a pronounced and sweet mandarin-like citrus aroma. Upon tasting, the gummies displayed a firm exterior that offered substantial resistance to the teeth, gradually yielding to reveal a softer and gooier core. The outer layer had a slightly heightened sourness and zestiness, while the inner portion exuded a more pronounced sweetness and juiciness. The amalgamation of these two distinct textures and flavours led to an immensely gratifying mouthfeel, evolving into a luxuriously sweet and zesty citrus sensation by the mid-bite and persisting brightly through the conclusion. Comparable to numerous citrus-infused edibles, the citrus juice left behind a subtle tingling sensation on the tongue after several gummies, which remained understated and well worth the experience.

This Senjaku Ame Zeitaku na Gumi Ehime no Setoka contained 34 g or 9 pieces. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.