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Yuzu is an extremely healthy & nutritious fruit, containing as much as three times more vitamin C than lemons. Apart from its seeds, every part of the yuzu fruit can & should be consumed.

Yuzu contains powerful plant compounds including carotenoids, flavonoids & limonoids – all which act as powerful antioxidants.

Yuzu is a citrus fruit of East Asian origin. It is a member of the Rutaceae plant family & is believed to have originated as a hybrid of mandarin orange & the ichang papeda.

The yuzu fruit has a unique taste that can be described as something between a lemon & a mandarin.

The Japanese use & consume yuzu in a variety of ways. It is used as the main ingredient for a number of the most distinctive Japanese delicacies, including yuzu marmalade, ponzu sauce & yuzu kosho.

Yuzu fruit may promote heart health. Medical studies suggest that yuzu extract may improve blood flow by having anti-clotting effects that inhibit the grouping of platelets.

Yuzu extract may even protect your brain. Various studies have found that the long-term intake of yuzu extract improved brain function, memory & blood sugar control.

Yuzu oil's distinct aroma carries notes of mandarin, bergamot, lemon & lime. A number of studies note that yuzu oil delivers soothing effects that can potentially help in reducing stress, tension & anxiety.

Traditionally, yuzu is commonly added to pastes, powders, jellies, sweets & tea. Yuzu has since gained popularity as an ingredient used in European fine cuisine, A-list restaurants & high-end bars.

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