This is the Nippon Yell Dried Fruit Ehime Kawachi Bankan, made using the peel and flesh of kawachi bankan grown in Ehime Prefecture, soaked in honey and dried. This yellow citrus, often referred to as Japanese grapefruit, is aromatic and juicy, and typically ripens between mid-April and late June. It is also known as “Uwa Gold,” “Ainan Gold,” and “Miseikan.”

Each piece of peel measured approximately 3–4 cm in length, 2 mm in width, and 2 mm in thickness, with a dark brown hue and a granulated sugar coating. The flesh segments measured around 3 x 2 x 0.5 cm, with the pulp displaying a rich brown colour and the membrane a lighter tan. Both peel and flesh were dry to the touch, and the aroma was mild, sweet, and indistinct.

On tasting, the peel featured an initial mellow bitterness that deepened toward the finish. The thinner strips carried a fragrant zestiness, with a notable aromatic citrus oil character, mild sweetness, and a subtle numbing tingle. There was no overt sourness. The flesh, in contrast, opened with a mellow sweetness that developed into a juicy, rounded citrus profile, marked by a bright, aromatic sourness. The membrane was delicate, not fibrous, and dry without being leathery—texturally akin to a Western-style dried apricot.

Overall, a refined, texturally balanced dried citrus preserving both the bitterness of peel and juicy aromatic depth of flesh—worth repurchasing.

This Nippon Yell Dried Fruit Ehime Kawachi Bankan contained 20 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.