Setoda Premium Lemon — processed (peel, juice, confit)

Setoda Lemon (瀬戸田レモン) processed line · Hiroshima (Setoda/Ikuchijima), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Yuzu & Citrus Ambient Growing export

Low-spray Seto-Inland lemon turned into shelf-stable processed SKUs (dried peel, juice, syrup, confit/marmalade) — distinct from the fresh-lemon line. Processed format avoids fresh-citrus phytosanitary barriers, enabling broader export.

The supplierHiroshima island growers known for low-spray lemons; cooperatives and small processors create value-added SKUs for export.
Why it sells abroadRecognized low-spray Seto-Inland origin; shelf-stable processed formats for export.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsLow-spray/reduced-pesticide 'eco-lemon' (confirmed) — Setoda growers' edible-peel low-pesticide protocols and Environmentally Friendly Agriculture award. Organic (certified): not publicly verified. HACCP at processors (industry norm).
Pack formatsDried-peel pouches; juice bottles; confit/marmalade jars; bulk. Processed lemon SKUs confirmed.
Shelf lifeAmbient 6-18 months by SKU typical.
StorageAmbient before opening; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: per-case / pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks sea ambient
CapacityLemon harvest Oct-Apr; processed year-round
Container loadAmbient palletized LCL/FCL
PricingTypical: per-case by SKU
OEM / private labelYes (plausible/category-common) — peel/juice supplied to ingredient buyers via JA/exporter; processed SKUs (honey-pickled, syrup) confirmed on market.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: per-case negotiated by SKU
Key exporters & distributorsJA Mihara / Setoda processor exporters, Hiroshima JETRO-listed food traders
Export regulationProcessed citrus (juice/peel/confit) = general food rules, not fresh-citrus phytosanitary. Confirm low-spray/residue spec, sugar declarations and labeling per market.
Market demandGrowing among Western bakers/bartenders seeking authentic Japanese lemon
How to source itSetoda growers (Ikuchijima, Onomichi) via JA Hiroshima/local processors -> export trader -> overseas food-service/retail.
Verified sourceshttps://nihonmono.jp/en/article/28080/ (Setoda edible-peel low-spray lemon, ~30% domestic share); https://dive-hiroshima.com/en/feature/souvenir-lemon/ (JA Hiroshima Setoda processed products)
MakerJA Mihara / Setoda growers & local processors, Hiroshima
OriginHiroshima (Setoda/Ikuchijima), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Yuzu & Citrus
Available inUnited States, Singapore, Hong Kong +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2008.30
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