Volcanic Orchard · Knobbed Citrus
Hallabong
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Hallabong is Jeju's name for a citrus first bred in Japan as dekopon; it is named after Hallasan because the knob on top is said to resemble the volcano's peak.
A cross between the kiyomi orange and ponkan tangerine, this large, easy-peel citrus is sold candied, juiced, and dried at street stalls and markets across Jeju, alongside soft-serve and chocolate-covered snack versions. Its sweetness and volcanic-soil terroir make it Jeju's signature fruit souvenir.
Why it's made this way: Jeju's mild winters and sunshine make it Korea's main citrus-growing region, and hallabong, grown on the island since the 1990s, has become its most recognizable fruit and souvenir.
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