One of the most well-known citrus fruits from Japan is the yuzu, which cooks all over the world adore for its particular flavor and adaptability. With a touch of bitterness and flowery sweetness to balance it out, this fragrant fruit has a taste that is a cross between lemon and lime. Yuzu has been cultivated in Kochi for more than 160 years and is one of the region’s most famous fruits. Kochi is one of Japan’s top yuzu producers in terms of volume. Yuzu may be grown in Kochi’s mountainous interior because of the area’s well-drained soil and significant fluctuation in temperature between day and night. The juice adds a refreshing touch to salads, fish, and grilled meats and is perfect in marinades and sauces.
It’s a crucial component of ponzu sauce, a zesty citrus-soy concoction that works well as a marinade or dipping sauce. Yuzu is well-liked in the cocktail world and can be adapted to both sweet and drier beverages, such as sake, tequila, and gin. Yuzu peel is frequently used as a condiment, giving pepper and chili a refreshing note, but it also goes well with sweets and desserts.
Yuzu has a unique flavor, acidity, and balance of sweet and bitter characteristics. It gives cocktails a Japanese flair and adds depth and aggressiveness. Yuzu complements the richness of rum and goes well with botanical spirits like gin. Fruit liqueurs benefit from its richness and scent. To make a variety of cocktails, use the peel as an accent and infuse syrups with yuzu peel and flesh. And where’s the best place to get them from but us!
The well-known Japanese citrus fruit known as Yuzu is the source of our Yuzu juices, jams, and others. Along with grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and limes, it is a member of the Rutaceae family. Originally from China, yuzu is now a favorite in Japan and Korea where it is grown for its many culinary applications. In the past, it was used not just to prepare food but also for its aesthetic benefits, such as smoothing the skin and promoting blood circulation in special hot baths. The fruit is picked in the months of November and December and is readily available all winter long.
The highly regarded Japanese citrus fruit known as yuzu has a deliciously fragrant juice and aroma. Tennis ball-sized and smaller, with some character that gives it lots of potential for the plate despite its imperfect appearance.
Restaurants and caterers have been receiving premium-quality yuzu flavors from Yuzu Citrus Online for many years. We specialize in finding and providing specialty fruit and vegetable lines for wholesale distribution. For our wholesale price list, please email us.