Explore the World of Japanese Citruses
The complex flavors and world of Japanese citruses - KANKITSU - are yet to be discovered by many! Our mission is to bring deep and scrumptious kankitsu flavors to you, and enliven the community of farmers and manufacturers thriving to uphold the beautiful food tradition in the countryside of Japan.
Dry Candied Citrus Peels
Made from citruses harvested in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Rinds of KANKITSU are delicately peeled, and candied using traditional methods to enjoy the harmony of sweet and tart. The peels are well-coated with beet sugar and dried completely — in results, the candied peels are not sticky and the sugar does not fall off.
100% Pure Citrus Extracts
Extracts of citruses harvested in the southern prefectures of Japan. KANKITSU are finely pressed from the sides to simulate hand squeezing to control the amount of oil and to keep consistent purity. The extract brings you the true flavors of citruses available in Japan, perfect addition to elevate your culinary experience.
With KANKITSU LABO's authentic Japanese citrus lineups, it lets me provide delicious flavors and smells of the citruses only available in Japan. I have used frozen peels and extracts that are not as pure as KANKITSU LABO's, which I was unsatisfied with. I am happy that I've found the right match with my Shio Ramen and Miso Salmon.
Like most people these days, I’ve been seeing the Yuzu trend featured in tons of dishes, desserts, and cocktails. I wasn’t sure what the fuss was about until I tried KANKITSU LABO’s Yuzu and an assortment of their other citrus dried and lightly candied peels. Yum! Whether you’re eating them on their own or adding the peels to yogurt, ice cream, or even salads, the combo of sweet, bitter and tart is a perfect balanced bite. I get what the fuss is about. I hope this “trend” is here to stay. So tasty.
For a burst of yuzu flavor, the Dried Candied Yuzu Peels are a must have for baking, garnishing and enjoying straight out of the bag! They have the same floral citrusy flavor that you'd find in the real fruit so if you've ever been curious about yuzu, these are a great product to try!
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Let customers speak for us
Tried them all and had to order more !,
These citrus peels have intense, wonderful, unusual flavors, and they are worth the price!
Not to sweet, tastes exactly like the dried yuzu I purchased from Japan
Very delicious, the package is so small but quite a delicacy. Will buy again unless I find better value
Customer service was amazing!!
The flavor pops in your mouth fresh citrus!
I had tried Vietnamese pomelo peels and absolutely loved them! So, when I found out what these were, I was so thrilled to try! They are delicious and I love them. The only downside is that I finish the bag in a sitting! With that said, I wish the bags were bigger!!! 😄🥰😋
Been a regular fan ever since I stumbled upon the vendor tent at a local outdoor market in FiDi. Love the range of citrus flavors / types they offer and the quality and customer service is top notch. ✨ Can't recommend enough, will shop again!
Just purchased the Kankitsu- Labo citrus peel and am thrilled with their flavors.
I use them with my morning oatmeal( groats) and they add a very interesting variety of tastes- sweet- bitter- sour.
I haven’t baked with them yet, but will soon be Doing that.
I normally cook orange and lemon rinds and sugar myself. They turn out ok , but these rinds have more of a variety of flavors.
I will surely buy them again.
Thank you to the company for such an interesting and delicious product.
Tried the dried amanatsu for the first time after only buying the yuzu peels for a while. I love that they're not as sweet and a little on the sour side as the yuzu peels. The sourness makes it take a little longer for me to get through the bag. Low in calories is a plus.
The best snack for nibbling or with a drink. Sweet, not too sour and low in calories. My local Uwajimaya used to carry these and I would buy them by the handfuls. Now I only find them in some specialty stores like chefshop.com. I now just realized I can order here so I will definitely be ordering a bunch on the regular!
Delicious citrus that is great as a snack or add a twist to sparkling water. As a snack, I could not stop eating it. It isnt too sweet and has the perfect amount of sweet tart. I have had dried yuzu before by other companies that were too sugary and too sweet for my taste. I think it would taste good if added to a baked lemon cake or muffin.
It was my first time hearing about Kawachi Bankan, and I was blown away! It tastes similar to limoncello, very juicy even though it's dried, and it has the perfect balance between sweet and sour! I LOVE IT!
I had a recipe that called for candied peel and my prior experience with candied orange peel is basically sugary orange plastic. Not amazing. These seemed unique and looked like actual oranges, so I purchased.
Do yourself this favor. These are tangy, sweet, and taste like juicy dried fruits rather than peel. The yuzu is especially nice. I ate a handful of them, which in retrospect is probably a lot of fruit peel to consume at once or at all.
If for some reason you also need citrus peel for a strange European recipe, this is the one you should get. It’s honestly much fancier than a boiled British dessert needs or deserves. If you put them in chocolate your kitchen skills would probably elevate to Netflix food show level overnight.
When you taste these candied peels be prepared for one of those OMG moments. It is a total explosion of flavor in your mouth. The Japanese are masters of ingredient processing. Unlike candied citrus peels in the US that are gooey and sticky, these are dry to the touch. That's because they use beet sugar which is not only natural but much healthier.
The texture is soft and chewy and the aroma is amazing. I have used them in salad dressings and marinades. Perhaps one of the best things you can do is to use them in cocktails. They bring a fragrance that is unmistakable to an Aperol Spritz or a Negroni. Finally, you can use them as an exceptionally colorful garnish for almost any dish.
These peels belong in every serious pantry.
