Seika Bontan Ame is a Japanese candy that has been sold for a century. It is a soft candy that is made with a tropical fruit called bontan (pomelo).
Pomelo is a citrus fruit native to the Southeast Asian region. This fruit is famous for its size, which is as large as a watermelon or durian and has a sweet-sour taste that is similar to a grapefruit.
This candy contains two different pomelos harvested in Kagoshima Prefecture and citrus unshiu (also known as mandarin orange). As a result, it has a refreshing tangy flavor.
What makes this candy unique is its texture: it is soft but also chewy like a mochi rice cake.
Each piece of candy is wrapped with an edible translucent starch film called oblate, so you can eat it as it is.
Vegan-friendly candy: the Bontan Ame contains plant-based ingredients only.