{"id":23182,"date":"2025-03-02T16:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T07:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/thorough-explanation-of-the-nutrition-and-surprising-effects-and-benefits-of-okinawas-specialty-seekwasa\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:06:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T05:06:57","slug":"thorough-explanation-of-the-nutrition-and-surprising-effects-and-benefits-of-okinawas-specialty-seekwasa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/en\/thorough-explanation-of-the-nutrition-and-surprising-effects-and-benefits-of-okinawas-specialty-seekwasa\/","title":{"rendered":"Thorough explanation of the nutrition and surprising effects and benefits of Okinawa’s specialty “Seekwasa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shikwasa” is a fruit grown in the full sun of Okinawa and is attracting attention for the health power hidden in its small fruit.<\/p>\n\n

Because of its fresh aroma and unique sourness, it is widely used in seasonings and juices.<\/p>\n\n

In this issue, we will carefully introduce why Shikwasa, the pride of Okinawa, is attracting attention, the origin of its name, its deep relationship with Okinawa’s longevity culture, the amazing effects of the remarkable ingredient nobiletin, and the latest university research.<\/p>\n\n

What is shikwasa in the first place?<\/h2>\n\n
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Shikwasa (Hirami lemon) is a small citrus fruit representative of Okinawa.<\/p>\n\n

The green berries are highly acidic and turn orange when ripe.<\/p>\n\n

Its refreshing acidity and aroma make it popular as a juice, a seasoning for cooking, and a souvenir.<\/p>\n\n

It is a common agricultural product found everywhere in Yanbaru, northern Okinawa.<\/p>\n\n