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What is yuzu?
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit often called 'the king of citrus'. Although it originated in China, yuzu was introduced to Japan centuries ago, which is why you can commonly find yuzu from Japan and throughout East Asia. More recently, yuzu has also been cultivated all over the world, including Australia, France, Spain and Italy. However, yuzu from Japan is still considered the best, boasting a rich aroma and punchy flavour.
What flavour is yuzu and how can you use it?
With its powerfully aromatic taste, the yuzu fruit holds notes of many familiar citruses – including lemon, mandarin and grapefruit – yet remains entirely unique. Yuzu has a very sour, tart flavour, but its floral and herbal undertone adds complexity to the overall flavour profile. Due to its strong taste, Japanese yuzu is usually not eaten on its own. Instead, it is commonly used in sauces, juices and syrups to add a refreshing, tangy flavour to various types of food and drink.
Yuzu zest and juice are traditionally used to flavour ponzu and soy sauces, but also lend themselves to salad dressings, soups, marinades and all types of fish. Yuzu's tart flavour also combines spectacularly well with cream-based desserts and sorbets, and adds a burst of citrus to cocktails or can be mixed with sparkling water for an uber-refreshing soft drink.
At The Wasabi Company, you can even buy fresh yuzu fruit (subject to seasonal availability), fresh yuzu juice or even a yuzu plant. Cultivate your own yuzu to bring authentic Japanese yuzu flavours straight to your kitchen!