This is the Fujiya Lemon Squash Gumi, created to mark the 50th anniversary of Fujiya Lemon Squash, featuring strained lemon purée and juice from Sicilian lemons.

The pieces presented as small domes, approximately 2 cm in diameter and 1 cm in height, with an opaque yellow hue and a matte, lightly powdered surface. Aroma opened with a bright, tangy lemon sweetness, closer to juice than zest, without the sharper oil-driven notes of peel.

Initial contact delivered a smooth surface before giving way to a firm yet yielding structure. The texture showed light elasticity but limited rebound, instead breaking cleanly with a short, crisp bite, reminiscent of a shari shari shaved-ice-like fracture rather than a sustained chew. The lemon profile was immediate and direct, opening with a bright citrus note before intensifying through the mid-palate into a concentrated, juice-like flavour. Acidity built progressively, reaching a bold sourness balanced by a dense sweetness, reading as a highly concentrated lemonade. The flavour release aligned with the breakdown of the gummy, becoming more pronounced as it softened. Towards the finish, the acidity lingered, with repeated consumption introducing a slight numbing sensation on the tongue, likely from the concentration of citrus components.

Overall, a gummy with high lemon clarity and a clean, short-bite texture, resulting in an intense, concentrated citrus profile.

This Fujiya Lemon Squash Gumi contained 43 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.