鹿児島県·銘菓
Bontan Zuke (Candied Pomelo Peel)
Akune City is a famous production area for pomelos (bontan). Legend has it that the history began in the Edo period when a shipwrecked Chinese merchant vessel drifted ashore, and the captain presented the fruit as a gift to the local people. It is said that the name 'Bontan' comes from the captain's name. 'Bontan Zuke' is made by slowly preserving these thick peels in sugar. This traditional sweet is created by simmering the soft albedo (inner peel) in syrup. The perfect blend of subtle bitterness and gentle sweetness makes it an ideal accompaniment to tea. Unlike Bontan Ame, which comes from the same fruit, this offers a more mature flavor profile. Please enjoy the taste of Akune's Bontan Zuke.
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