“Think of a huge mandarin, easy to peel and seedless, with firm flesh that melts in the mouth, an intense sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity, and a complex, lingering mandarin orange aroma...”
Exceptionally sweet, Sumo Citrus is derived from Satsuma, Orange, and Mandarin.
Generally known as the shiranui variety in Japan, it was nicknamed the “dekopon” in reference to its uneven skin, and its distinctive Top Knot.
Not every dekopon is a Sumo Citrus however, only those meeting the enormously delicious size and taste standards.
Sumo Citrus is one of the world’s largest and sweetest mandarins, celebrated for its incredible taste and distinct looks. This rare seedless variety was originally cultivated in Japan in the 1970s by a grower who set out to develop the ultimate citrus experience. This variety was dubbed the “dekopon” in Japan and has been prized by those in the know ever since. Seedlings were first imported into the US in 1998, but because the Sumo Citrus is one of the most challenging varieties to grow, it wasn’t until 2011 that they became available to the public. After many years, we are now lucky enough to enjoy Sumo Citrus in the United States thanks to our dedicated farmers in California who maintain incredibly high growing standards
Serving Size: 1 Sumo Citrus (235g)
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
Calories 147 | – |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Trans Fat 0g | – |
Cholesterol 0g | – |
Sodium 0g | – |
Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 29g | – |
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% |
Protein 3g | – |
Vitamin D | 1% |
Iron | 3% |
Vitamin A | N/A |
Thiamin | N/A |
Calcium | 3% |
Potassium | 10% |
Vitamin C | 163% |
Folate | N/A |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Meet the growers who make Sumo Citrus season possible every year.
meet the growers >Sumo Citrus is available only four months a year.
Winter? Never heard of it.
“My current obsession: Sumo Citrus! This non-GMO, juicy Sumo Citrus will be found in my house all season long”
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