Shodoshima Healthy Land Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shozu District, Kagawa Prefecture, President: Toshihiro Yagyu), a company engaged in olive cultivation, research and development, manufacturing, and sales on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture, has launched a new olive oil made with domestic lemons. The company has successfully commercialized a more aromatic olive oil by mixing only lemon peel.
Background of Product Development
The Vice President's Desire to Pursue a More Aromatic and High-Quality Lemon Olive Oil
The company's conventional lemon olive oil, which has been well received, uses "whole lemons," but most of them are from foreign countries such as Australia. The company's vice president, Tadakatsu Yagyu, a certified olive oil sommelier, wanted to "create a more aromatic and high-quality lemon olive oil using domestic ingredients." Limonene, the main component of lemons, is contained in the peel, and he believed that to extract its rich aroma with high purity, it would be better to mix only the peel rather than pressing the whole lemon together with olive fruit. Until now, it had not been possible to secure a sufficient quantity of lemons, but production volume has finally reached a level where commercialization is possible, leading to the launch of this new product.
Product Features and Usage
Olive fruits carefully grown at the company's own farm "Olive Forest" on Shodoshima and the peel of aromatic domestic lemons are pressed together to create this flavored olive oil.
The fresh green aroma of freshly pressed olive oil is layered with the refreshing citrus scent of lemon, creating a light and deep aromatic profile.
● Product Name: Lemon Olive Oil - 100% Shodoshima Olive Fruit
● Generic Name: Flavored Cooking Oil
● Volume: 100mL (91g)
● Price: 2,700 yen (tax included)
● Release Date: January 27, 2026
● Sales Channels: Company e-commerce site, Sennen Olive Terrace The GATE LOUNGE, various e-commerce malls, wholesale, souvenir shops at tourist facilities on Shodoshima Island, etc.
[How to Enjoy]
◆ Drink as is (one spoonful)
◆ Drizzle on salads, bread, etc.
◆ Use with steamed chicken, cold shabu-shabu with daikon radish salad, kamaage udon noodles, etc.
[Taste Characteristics]
The product is characterized by a well-balanced taste where refreshing fruity aroma, pleasant bitterness, and sharp spiciness like a passing breeze come together harmoniously.
When tasted, gentle bitterness and pleasant spiciness spread through the mouth, and the aftertaste is light and smooth.
The lemon flavor is not overpowering, and the natural balance that enhances the taste of ingredients is a key feature.
It pairs excellently with salads, carpaccio, seafood dishes, as well as sweets such as ice cream, yogurt, and baked sweet potatoes.
A single drizzle adds a refreshing aftertaste to dishes.
(The oil may become cloudy at low temperatures, but there is no problem using it after returning to room temperature.)
Developer's Thoughts
The company's existing product "Lemon Olive Oil," which uses whole Australian lemons, is one of the popular products that has received support from many customers. However, it has been a long-held dream to create a lemon olive oil made with "domestic" ingredients, preferably fresh lemons from the Setouchi region that maintain high quality. The company hopes customers will enjoy the product while feeling the scenery and breeze of the Setouchi area.
Shodoshima Healthy Land Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President
Tadakatsu Yagyu
