Mikan Japanese Mandarin Ponzu
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Mikan is a Japanese mandarin — sweet, aromatic, and almost entirely without the sourness that characterises most citrus. This ponzu from Sowa Kajuen uses mikan juice as its base at 37.5%, which gives it a distinctly different character from standard yuzu or citrus ponzu: the sweetness of the mikan balances the acidity of the other citrus elements and the savoury depth of the soy sauce, producing a sauce that is harmonious, gentle, and immediately appealing. Alongside the mikan, the blend includes yuzu, daidai, and ogonkan — three traditional Japanese citrus varieties that each contribute their own aromatic and acidic qualities — plus brewed vinegar, soy sauce, and kombu extract for umami depth.
The result is a ponzu with a refreshing tartness and tangy citrus character that is more fruity and rounded than most. It works across a broad range of dishes. Drizzle over sashimi, tataki, or grilled fish for an instant lift. Use as a dipping sauce for tempura, shabu-shabu, or gyoza. Dress salads, cold noodles, or steamed vegetables. Mix with olive oil for a quick marinade. The mikan sweetness makes it particularly well suited to meat — grilled, roasted, or in a Japanese-style hotpot — where its fruity balance complements richness without sharpness. Mild enough for children, complex enough for anyone who appreciates a well-made condiment.
Producer: Sowa Kajuen is a collaboration of seven mikan farmers from Arida in Wakayama Prefecture — Japan's leading mikan-producing region for over 400 years. The low summer precipitation and well-drained soils of Arida are ideal for growing the famously sweet Arida mikan. Sowa Kajuen farms nearly 8 hectares and uses the entire fruit to produce a range of mikan-based products.
Ingredients: Mikan juice (37.5%), soy sauce (soybean, wheat, salt, alcohol), brewed vinegar (sake lees, alcohol, sugar, salt), sugar, citrus daidai juice, yuzu juice, kombu extract (kombu, alcohol, sweetener E964, salt, starch, water), ogonkan juice, yeast extract, salt
Storage: Ambient before opening. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 months.
Allergens: Soy, wheat (in soy sauce)
