Kagoshima's Ezaki Fruit Farm Unveils 'Kajutera': A New Sensory Sweet Completed by Pouring Fresh Citrus Jelly, Launching May 30

Ezaki Fruit Farm (Representative: Masahiro Ezaki), which cultivates eight varieties of citrus annually in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, will launch 'Kajutera' on May 30, 2026. It is a new sensory sweet that you complete by pouring a rich jelly made from freshly squeezed fruit juice over moist-textured Taiwanese castella.

This 'pour-to-complete' sweet blends the rich flavor of Taiwanese castella with the overwhelming aroma of citrus that is enhanced by adding it at the last moment. By verifying over 20 different moisture ratios and conducting over six months of trial production, the farm achieved a shelf life of 'about one month at room temperature.' Since it does not require freezing, it is an easy gift item for mail orders or as a souvenir. It will be sold in limited quantities via the official online shop.

Official Online Shop: https://www.kagoshima-sanchoku.com/

■ A product born from our own citrus
We cultivate eight varieties, including Satsuma mandarin and Kawachi Bankan, on our own farm. The development started with Taiwanese castella. We felt the fluffy, moist texture paired well with citrus and tried baking the juice into the dough, but the aroma disappeared during baking. As we kept thinking about how to deliver the aroma, we arrived at the 'pour the jelly just before eating' style, resulting in a product that delivers the freshly squeezed scent as it is.

■ Achieving room-temperature storage
Although Taiwanese castella usually requires freezing, we verified over 20 moisture ratios over six months of trial production and achieved a shelf life of about one month for the castella and about 180 days for the jelly at room temperature. Cold storage costs are unnecessary, enabling gift shipping to distant locations.

■ Two types of citrus jelly
The jelly is made by squeezing our own citrus juice, highlighting its natural aroma.
- Satsuma Mandarin Jelly: Gentle sweetness and mellow taste
- Kawachi Bankan Jelly: Refreshing aroma and crisp flavor

■ Recommended ways to eat
- Chilled: The texture and aroma of the jelly are highlighted.
- Warmed: Heat in a microwave (500–600W) for about 20 seconds, then add the jelly to enhance the aroma.

Product Summary
Contents: Castella approx. 80g, Jelly approx. 80g (per serving)
Shelf life: Castella approx. 1 month at room temp, Jelly approx. 180 days at room temp

Gift Set (4 pieces): 4,000 yen (excluding tax), includes Satsuma mandarin and Kawachi Bankan x2. Ideal for mid-year gifts and souvenirs.
Bagged (2 pieces): 1,400 yen (excluding tax), includes Castella x1 and Jelly x1. Ideal for store sales or personal treats.

Sales locations: Official Online Shop (Store rollouts planned sequentially). *Sold in limited quantities depending on harvest.