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Pinkglow™ Pineapple
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Sumo Citrus® is large in size, slightly bigger than a navel orange, and is oval to pear-shaped with a distinct protrusion at the stem end known as a top knot. The thick rind is pale orange and can range in texture from semi-smooth to roughly pebbled with many prominent oil glands that contain fragrant essential oils. The rind is also loosely attached to the flesh creating an easy-to-peel nature, and underneath the surface, the spongy, white pith is very thin, edible, and almost nonexistent. The flesh is orange, juicy, seedless and divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes. Sumo Citrus® is aromatic, easily segmented, and sweet with a mild, tart flavor due to a low-acid content.
Sumo Citrus® is available for a limited season in the late winter through spring.
Sumo Citrus®, botanically classified as Citrus reticulata ‘Shiranui,’ is a large variety of Japanese mandarin that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. In Japan, the fruit is registered under the name Dekopon, with Sumo Citrus® being the commercial name used in the United States. Sumo Citrus® is an intentional cross between the kiyomi tangor, which is a hybrid of an orange and a mandarin, and a ponkan, a seedy citrus from India. Developing a new hybrid in response to increased pressure to diversify the Japanese citrus industry, Sumo Citrus® is a labor-intensive variety that is required to be harvested and packed by hand as the fruit’s skin is easily bruised. Though the citrus requires more attention and care, the variety helped open export markets for Japanese citrus. Sumo Citrus® are highly regarded for their balanced flavor and large size, consumed fresh, juiced, or zested for a wide variety of culinary applications.
Sumo Citrus® is a good source of vitamin C, folate, dietary fiber, and potassium.
Sumo Citrus® is best suited for raw preparations and can also be used to flavor baked goods such as tarts, cakes, cookies, and creme brulee. The fruit can be easily segmented and tossed into green salads, fruit bowls, smoothies, dipped in chocolate, consumed as a stand-alone snack, or garnished over cooked meats. Sumo Citrus® is best served as a supreme, which is a segment with the thin membrane covering each section removed. The juice and zest can also be used to flavor fudge, cheesecake, and cookies or used as flavoring in agua fresca and fresh juices. Sumo Citrus® pairs well with coconut, cucumber, apple, pineapple, banana, cantaloupe, mango, meats such as poultry, steak, pancetta, and pork, seafood, pine nuts, pistachios, cashews, pumpkin seeds, mild cheeses, chiles, avocado, asparagus, green beans, corn, limes, basil, shallots, and risotto. The fruit will keep up to four days at room temperature and 2-4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Sumo Citrus® was given its name for its size, top knot, and Japanese heritage. To appeal to American markets, cultivators determined that the fruit’s unique name pays homage to one of the beloved sports in Japan and recognizes the variety as one of the largest mandarin cultivars available. It is also fitting, since the characteristic bump, or top knot, resembles the traditional hairstyle worn by Sumo wrestlers. Sumo Citrus®, or known as Dekopon in Japan, is often given as gifts between friends and has become a specialty flavor in Japanese Hi-Chew candies. In Japan, there was even a “Dekopon day” on March 1st in 2006 to commemorate the anniversary of the first shipment of the variety.
Sumo Citrus® was first developed under the name Dekopon in Japan in 1972 and is the result of thirty years of selective breeding at the government fruit research station in the Nagasaki Prefecture. Dekopon was first commercially released in Japan in 1979 and is a registered trademark with strict brix, or sugar content, and acidity standards. Budwood was imported from Japan to California in the early 2000s, where growers began cultivating the citrus in secret. It wasn’t until 2011 when California farmers were successfully growing crops that they introduced the citrus under the trademarked name, Sumo Citrus®. Dekopon trees were also exported to Korea and Brazil, where Japanese-born farmers have successfully grown the citrus since the 1980s. Today Sumo Citrus® is available at specialty grocers and farmers markets in the United States, Asia, especially in Japan and Korea, Australia, and Brazil.
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Description/Taste
Sumo Citrus® is large in size, slightly bigger than a navel orange, and is oval to pear-shaped with a distinct protrusion at the stem end known as a top knot. The thick rind is pale orange and can range in texture from semi-smooth to roughly pebbled with many prominent oil glands that contain fragrant essential oils. The rind is also loosely attached to the flesh creating an easy-to-peel nature, and underneath the surface, the spongy, white pith is very thin, edible, and almost nonexistent. The flesh is orange, juicy, seedless and divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes. Sumo Citrus® is aromatic, easily segmented, and sweet with a mild, tart flavor due to a low-acid content.
Seasons/Availability
Sumo Citrus® is available for a limited season in the late winter through spring.
Current Facts
Sumo Citrus®, botanically classified as Citrus reticulata ‘Shiranui,’ is a large variety of Japanese mandarin that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. In Japan, the fruit is registered under the name Dekopon, with Sumo Citrus® being the commercial name used in the United States. Sumo Citrus® is an intentional cross between the kiyomi tangor, which is a hybrid of an orange and a mandarin, and a ponkan, a seedy citrus from India. Developing a new hybrid in response to increased pressure to diversify the Japanese citrus industry, Sumo Citrus® is a labor-intensive variety that is required to be harvested and packed by hand as the fruit’s skin is easily bruised. Though the citrus requires more attention and care, the variety helped open export markets for Japanese citrus. Sumo Citrus® are highly regarded for their balanced flavor and large size, consumed fresh, juiced, or zested for a wide variety of culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Sumo Citrus® is a good source of vitamin C, folate, dietary fiber, and potassium.
Applications
Sumo Citrus® is best suited for raw preparations and can also be used to flavor baked goods such as tarts, cakes, cookies, and creme brulee. The fruit can be easily segmented and tossed into green salads, fruit bowls, smoothies, dipped in chocolate, consumed as a stand-alone snack, or garnished over cooked meats. Sumo Citrus® is best served as a supreme, which is a segment with the thin membrane covering each section removed. The juice and zest can also be used to flavor fudge, cheesecake, and cookies or used as flavoring in agua fresca and fresh juices. Sumo Citrus® pairs well with coconut, cucumber, apple, pineapple, banana, cantaloupe, mango, meats such as poultry, steak, pancetta, and pork, seafood, pine nuts, pistachios, cashews, pumpkin seeds, mild cheeses, chiles, avocado, asparagus, green beans, corn, limes, basil, shallots, and risotto. The fruit will keep up to four days at room temperature and 2-4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Sumo Citrus® was given its name for its size, top knot, and Japanese heritage. To appeal to American markets, cultivators determined that the fruit’s unique name pays homage to one of the beloved sports in Japan and recognizes the variety as one of the largest mandarin cultivars available. It is also fitting, since the characteristic bump, or top knot, resembles the traditional hairstyle worn by Sumo wrestlers. Sumo Citrus®, or known as Dekopon in Japan, is often given as gifts between friends and has become a specialty flavor in Japanese Hi-Chew candies. In Japan, there was even a “Dekopon day” on March 1st in 2006 to commemorate the anniversary of the first shipment of the variety.
Geography/History
Sumo Citrus® was first developed under the name Dekopon in Japan in 1972 and is the result of thirty years of selective breeding at the government fruit research station in the Nagasaki Prefecture. Dekopon was first commercially released in Japan in 1979 and is a registered trademark with strict brix, or sugar content, and acidity standards. Budwood was imported from Japan to California in the early 2000s, where growers began cultivating the citrus in secret. It wasn’t until 2011 when California farmers were successfully growing crops that they introduced the citrus under the trademarked name, Sumo Citrus®. Dekopon trees were also exported to Korea and Brazil, where Japanese-born farmers have successfully grown the citrus since the 1980s. Today Sumo Citrus® is available at specialty grocers and farmers markets in the United States, Asia, especially in Japan and Korea, Australia, and Brazil.
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Foodtown
Near Davie, Florida, United StatesAbout 5 days ago, 1/22/22 
Whole Foods Market
Near Miami, Florida, United StatesAbout 6 days ago, 1/21/22 
Pike Place Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 292 days ago, 4/10/21 Sharer's comments : These are worth their weight in gold, pricey but such a delectable treat! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 315 days ago, 3/18/21 Sharer's comments : Sumo citrus 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 336 days ago, 2/25/21 Sharer's comments : Sumo citrus 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 342 days ago, 2/19/21 Sharer's comments : Sumo citrus 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 350 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Sumo citrus 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 356 days ago, 2/05/21 Sharer's comments : Sumo citrus 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 361 days ago, 1/31/21 Sharer's comments : It's that time again don't miss the chance to try the delicious sumo citrus 
Ballard Market
Ballard Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States1400 NW 56th St Seattle WA 98107 206-783-7922 About 641 days ago, 4/26/20 Sharer's comments : This is a citrus darling among many fanatics :) 
PCC Community Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 676 days ago, 3/22/20 Sharer's comments : With roots in Japan, this citrus combines the best of the easy-to-peel Satsuma with big, sweet oranges. These are definitely an international sensation! 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110 1-619-295-3172 https://www.specialtyproduce.com About 693 days ago, 3/05/20 Sharer's comments : Down the fruit aisle! 
Lucky
Lucky California - Reservation Road
Near Marina, California, United States270 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-384-1442 http://www.luckycalifornia.com About 701 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Andronico's
Andronico's Community Market - Lighthouse Ave
Near Pacific Grove, California, United States900 Lighthouse Ave Monterey CA 93940 831-718-2405 https://www.andronicos.com About 701 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 702 days ago, 2/25/20 
New Leaf Community Market
New Leaf Community Market - Aptos Village Way
Near Capitola, California, United States161 Aptos Village Way Aptos CA 95003 831-685-8500 https://www.newleaf.com About 702 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Nob Hill Foods
Nob Hill Foods - Main Street, Watsonville
Near Freedom, California, United States1912 Main Street Watsonville CS 95076 831-728-9555 https://www.raleys.com About 702 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Sunnyside Produce
Sunnyside Produce
Near Soquel, California, United States2520 S Main St Soquel CA 95073 831-476-8904 About 702 days ago, 2/25/20 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Near Campbell, California, United StatesAbout 703 days ago, 2/24/20 
Marukai Market
Marukai Market - Stevens Creek
Near Cupertino, California, United States19750 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino CA 95014 408-200-4850 https://www.marukai.com About 703 days ago, 2/24/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Draeger's Market
Draeger's Market - 1st Street
Near Los Altos, California, United States342 1st Street Los Altos CA 94022 650-948-4425 https://www.draegers.com About 703 days ago, 2/24/20 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - California St.
Near San Francisco, California, United States1765 California Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-674-0500 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 704 days ago, 2/23/20 
Gus's Community Market
Gus's Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 https://www.gussmarket.com About 704 days ago, 2/23/20 
Draeger's Market
Near San Mateo, California, United StatesAbout 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone's - Chapin Ave
Near Burlingame, California, United States1477 Chapin Ave Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-9992 https://www.molliestones.com About 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone's - Bayhill Center
Near San Bruno, California, United States22 Bayhill Shopping Center San Bruno CA 94066 650-873-8075 https://www.molliestones.com About 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Kukje Super Market
Kukje Market
Near Daly City, California, United States2350 Junipero Serra Blvd Daly City CA 94015 650-992-0333 http://www.kukjesupermarket.com About 706 days ago, 2/21/20 Sharer's comments : In season now. 
Little Tokyo Market Place
Little Tokyo Marketplace
Near Los Angeles, California, United States333 S Alameda Street #100 Los Angeles CA 90013 213-617-0030 http://www.littletokyomarket.com About 725 days ago, 2/02/20 
Nijiya Market
Nijiya Market - Japanese Village Plaza
Near Los Angeles, California, United States124 Japanese Village Plaza Mall Los Angeles CA 90012 213-680-3280 http://www.nijiya.com About 725 days ago, 2/02/20 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - N Glendale Ave
Near Glendale, California, United States331 N Glendale Ave Glendale CA 91206 818-548-3695 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 726 days ago, 2/01/20 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - E Foothill Blvd
Near Arcadia, California, United States3751 E Foothill Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 626-351-5994 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 726 days ago, 2/01/20 
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
Near South Pasadena, California, United States606 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena CA 91030 626-441-5450 https://www.bristolfarms.com About 726 days ago, 2/01/20 Sharer's comments : Season is going strong. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Arroyo Pkwy
Near Pasadena, California, United States465 S Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena CA 91105 626-204-2266 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 726 days ago, 2/01/20 Sharer's comments : Very nice. 
Ralphs
Near Pasadena, California, United StatesAbout 727 days ago, 1/31/20 
Bob's Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 727 days ago, 1/31/20 Sharer's comments : Sumo season. |
