今の時季 はっさく食べて 風邪知らず

　これは全国の生産高の７０％を占める和歌山県産の「はっさく」です。元来、八朔とは陰暦の８月１日のことです。この頃になると収穫できることから、この名がついたそうです。しかし、実際には、この頃では未だ食べられません。「はっさく」はビタミンＣとクエン酸が豊富に含まれてることから風邪予防、疲労回復に効果があるといわれてます。私は昼食時に毎日１個分を食べることにしてます。でも、一人で食べるのは寂しい。

　
This is one of the fruits named "Hassaku" produced at Wakayama Prefecture in Japan where is occupying 70% of the nation's output. Originally, the "Hassaku" means August 1 in the lunar calendar. It might be gotten its name as it was harvested at this time. However, in fact, we can not eat yet at this time due to much astringent. The "Hasasaku" is rich in vitamin C and citric acid so that it is said to be effective for cold prevention and fatigue recovery. I will eat one hassaku at lunchtime everyday. However, it is lonesome to eat alone. If possible, I'd like to eat it with you in dream.