Dekopon (デコポン) is a seedless and sweet variety of satsuma orange. It is a hybrid between Kiyomi and ponkan (Nakano no. 3), developed in Japan in 1972. [1][2]

Find dekopon citrus at Whole Foods Market from January through April in the Produce department. Get tips for buying, peeling and storing this huge, juicy-sweet citrus.

Jan 12, 2024 · Sumo Citrus are also known as "dekopon," which is a Japanese reference to the distinctive top knot of the fruit. They are a hybrid citrus fruit which are a cross-breed of Navel, Pomelo and...

Jan 15, 2025 · Sumo oranges, or dekopon citrus, is a hybrid of three citrus fruits that offers a few benefits. The vitamin C content in Sumo oranges helps lessen the severity of colds and makes the fruit a...

In the 1970s, a visionary grower in Japan set out to create the ultimate citrus experience from the best of the satsuma, orange, and mandarin varieties. This vision led to the dekopon, a hybrid mandarin with characteristics like no other and unmatched flavor.

Feb 8, 2023 · Dekopon (Citrus reticulata ‘Shiranui’) is a sweet, seedless mandarin hybrid that was developed by crossing the Ponkan or Chinese honey orange (Citrus poonensis) with the …

Dekopon Tangerines are a Japanese hybrid that is the sweetest ever to be introduced to the US. Very low in acid, Dekopon is aka Sumo Mandarins or Shiranul.

Aug 16, 2022 · The shiranui mandarin was first cultivated during the 1970s in Japan, where it’s known as the dekopon, a combination of the words for “convex” or “uneven” and the type of mandarin from which the fruit is derived.

Dekopon oranges, botanically classified as Citrus reticulata, are a Japanese hybrid variety belonging to the Rutaceae family. The large citrus was developed in the late 20th century under the name Shiranuhi but was initially disregarded due to its bumpy, unusual appearance.

Sep 10, 2024 · A Japanese hybrid of the orange and mandarin born in the late ‘70s, the Dekopon citrus is considered to be the most flavorful citrus in the world. And it’s available for a limited season right now.