サツマ
Quýt Satsuma
Citrus unshiu
Unshu mikan
(+)-Limonene high. Oxidation products may sensitize skin.
Very low phototoxic, nearly non-phototoxic, similar to mandarin.
Store properly with antioxidant.
| (+)-Limonene | 75.0 – 85.0 % |
| β-Myrcene | 2.0 – 4.0 % |
| γ-Terpinene | 1.0 – 3.0 % |
Citrus unshiu is a seedless mandarin native to Japan, the name 'Satsuma' comes from the old Satsuma province. Common in Japan, Korea, and China.
Main production: Japan, China.
Family Rutaceae.
Fresh, sweet aroma, close to mandarin but lighter and crisper. Niche for East Asian perfumery.