YUZU: the Japanese citrus fruit

For many thousands of years, the Yuzu has grown in the Central Yangtze River Basin in China and has since been introduced to Japan, where it is now mostly cultivated. The round or slightly flattened Yuzu fruits can only be harvested in November and December. Then, they bless the harvesters with their pleasant, highly complex aroma, to which other familiar citrus aromas cannot compare. The Yuzu is perfect for producing fruity-fresh ice cream varieties and fruit yoghurts as well as for making top-class soft drinks.

Even sweets, jams or pastries can become true high-end products with the aroma of Yuzu. Its fresh, exciting character makes Yuzu increasingly popular for recipes of all kinds: powdered Yuzu and Yuzu juice are already being used in haute cuisine and in trendy bars all around the world. Yuzu is in!

Buying Yuzu fruit is still problematic in European countries, given that the Yuzu is considered an exclusivity. Being far more complex than lemon, with a slight bitterness like grapefruit but still evoking the sweetness of mandarin, the juice of the Yuzu is perfect for refining high quality drinks.

The complex flavour of Yuzu juice enhances fruity soft drinks, cocktails and smoothies. Furthermore, premium grade fruit juices and invigorating shakes can be given an unmistakeable character with Yuzu.