Yuzu
Yuzu (Citrus junos) is a rare and highly aromatic citrus fruit primarily cultivated in East Asia, particularly Japan, where it is a cornerstone of the culinary and cultural landscape. Roughly the size of a tangerine with an uneven, bumpy skin, it is rarely eaten as a whole fruit due to its intense tartness and numerous seeds; instead, its zest and juice are prized for a flavor profile that sits somewhere between a lemon, a mandarin, and a grapefruit. It is the star ingredient in ponzu sauce and yuzu kosho (a fermented chili paste), and its rind is traditionally floated in hot baths during the winter solstice to promote circulation and skin health. Because the trees are slow-growing and the fruit is difficult to harvest, yuzu remains a premium, sought-after ingredient in high-end gastronomy and perfumery alike.
Yuzu can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Citrus × Junos
Mandarin Orange Meets Ichang Papeda
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Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Yuzu is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Yuzu of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.
Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.
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A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology
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