Kyobashi Sembikiya's "Kuri Nuki Jelly

In this series of articles introducing "secret masterpieces" hidden in the shadows of well-known specialties, the 14th article is "Kuri Nuki Jelly" from Kyobashi Sembikiya.

Kyobashi Sembikiya is a fruit specialty store (including restaurants) with a total of 26 stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Shizuoka. They sell high-end fresh fruits such as "Tokusen Melon" and sweets such as cakes made from them.

The "Kuri Nuki Jelly" introduced here is made by hollowing out the entire fruit and using freshly squeezed fruit juice. The jelly is made by pouring the juice into a fruit bowl. It is a popular product, with more than 5,000 units sold per month at the store.


It is available in two varieties, orange and grapefruit, both of which are standard products sold year-round. The orange is priced at 864 yen and the grapefruit at 972 yen (both including tax). They are more expensive than the cakes (around 600 yen) that line up next to them.

Trying the Kuri Nuki Jelly

First, the orange. It was heavy and weighed about 340 grams, almost as much as a can of juice. It weighed about 340 grams, about the same as a can of juice.


A sticker on the outer film recommends squeezing the juice from the lid before eating.


The amount of pulp on the lid appears to be small, but when squeezed, it produces more juice than expected.


The fresh aroma that spreads around the area and the feeling of "having completed it by myself" obtained by a single action are delightful.

When scooped with a spoon, the juice has a loose texture like a jelly. It just barely retains its shape.


After landing on the tongue, it quickly dissolves, spreading a refreshing aroma and a deep sweetness. The slight bitterness and juiciness from the squeezed juice leads to an aftertaste as if you were eating a real orange.

Two or three slices of pulp can be seen at the bottom. It is crisp and fresh, and adds an accent to the texture.


The pulp is left about 1 cm thick on the inside of the bowl. You can either press it with a spoon to add juice or peel it off to add pulp.


The grapefruit, on the other hand, is larger than the orange and weighs 440 grams.


Squeeze the juice from the lid as well.


Compared to orange, grapefruit has a clearer, sweeter taste. The fresh bitterness is more pronounced. It also has a refreshing aftertaste, making it perfect for the hot season ahead. It is also suitable for people who do not like too much sweetness.


Both types of jelly have a fresh taste as if you are eating freshly peeled fruit. The orange jelly, in particular, has a rich sweetness that makes you feel as if you are eating 200% fruit juice. The appearance of the jellies is also visually striking, so they are sure to make a memorable gift for someone.

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