Wakayama sake brewer Nakano BC launched an aroma oil series "FRAGRANT KISHU waka" on April 16, using citrus fruits grown in Wakayama Prefecture.


This product is an aroma oil made from 100% natural essential oil extracted from the peel of citrus fruits grown in Wakayama Prefecture. The production method uses the steam distillation method that the company has cultivated through shochu (distilled spirit) production, which gives the product a soft, gentle, and clear aroma.

In addition, since it does not contain phototoxic components like normal citrus aroma oils made by the pressing method, aromatherapists recommend using it as a skin treatment.

The peels of the fruit are recycled from the squeezed lees of a Wakayama fruit juice manufacturer. The company's proprietary two-stage crushing process for the frozen peels has increased the extraction rate 17-fold compared to extracting the essential oil from the frozen peels as is, and has enabled mass production.


The oil lineup consists of five types: Onshu Mikan, Yuzu, Sanpokan, Lemon, and Amatsu. Each 5ml (0.17us fl oz) bottle is priced at 2,160 yen (tax included). They are available on the company's website and at aroma stores.