徳島県·特産品
Kito Yuzu
The 'Kito Yuzu' grown in the Kito district of Naka Town is a high-quality yuzu known nationwide. The cool, humid climate of the high-altitude mountainous area, combined with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, produces highly aromatic fruit. These varieties were selected and propagated from seedlings that had been growing wild since before the Meiji era. The fruits are large with thick peels, characterized by their prominent aroma and strong acidity. In 1977, it became the first fruit tree to receive the Asahi Agriculture Award. In 2017, it became the first product in Tokushima Prefecture to be registered under the Geographical Indication (GI) protection system. As a specialty of Naka, it is truly the origin of yuzu, with its seedlings spreading to yuzu-producing regions across the country. It enriches daily life in various forms, including cuisine, confectionery, and ponzu sauce.
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