— FRUIT – CITRUS
Yuzu
Yuzu is a citrus fruit with a bumpy skin, which contains an aromatic taste and thus gives beautiful accents to dishes. The most famous use of Yuzu is the Japanese Ponzu sauce. Yuzu is also used for bathing during cold winter months. The peel then gives off a wonderful aroma and warmth that would reduce the cold and relax the mind. This is called yuzuyu. 
Availability yuzu
Origin
The Kito district, where our yuzu is grown, is located in the city of Naka. The city lies in between the Tsurugi Mountains in the north and the Kaifu Mountains in the south. Surrounded by 20 high mountains of more than 1,000 meters high, the area consists of more than 90% forest. The deep forest protects the rich water source: the Naka River. The clear river has been the main source of life for the local people since ancient times. The reason that Yuzu with a strong aroma can be produced here is because the yuzu trees are planted about 300 to 500 meters above sea level, in the river basin between the mountains. Today, yuzu is also grown in Spain and Morocco, making it available all year round.
JAPAN, SPAIN & MOROCCO
How to store
Store yuzu in the refrigerator. If it’s not yet ripe, it’s best to let it ripen outside the refrigerator.
How to eat
Yuzu juice is used to accompany fish and meat dishes, gels, mayonnaises, vinaigrettes, soups, sauces, in cocktails and desserts. Yuzu juice is also an important ingredient in the well-known Japanese ponzu sauce.
Voedingswaarden per 100g
ENERGIE |
EIWIT |
KOOLHYDRATEN |
WAARVAN SUIKERS |
VET |
WAARVAN VERZADIGD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 kcal / 222 Kj | 0,8g | 13,3g | 12g | 0g | 0g |
VEZELS |
NATRIUM |
CALCIUM |
IJZER |
VITAMINES |
|
| 1,8g | 0g | 17mg | 0,3mg | C, A, B6 |
