Exotic Citrus: Yuzu Ticks All the Boxes
Exotic Citrus: Yuzu Ticks All the Boxes
Are you looking for a real SuperFood? The little yellow powerhouse of a citrus fruit from Japan is so popular it’s practically meta-trending.
Let’s take a look:
No-Bake Yuzu Raspberry Cheesecake by Chef Julie Sharp
Sweet + TART
Have you tasted yuzu yet? They look like lemons but are almost sweet enough to eat like an orange. This sweet-but-not-too-sweet experience makes for light and refreshing desserts and confections that don’t leave customers feeling over-full.
Updated Classics
Lemon Meringue, Key Lime Pie, Creamsicle anything.. Take a classic citrus dessert and substitute yuzu, and you’ve created something just familiar enough that your customers will instantly feel comfortable but exotic enough to breathe new life into old favourites.
Yuzu Caramel Bonbons by Chef Ruth Hinks
Healthy and Happy
Citrus packs a health punch with antioxidants and Vitamin C, and perks up our mood with bright colours and zingy flavours.
Fearlessly Floral
Do you shy away from flavours like rose or lavender, wary of creating something that tastes like the smell of your great aunt’s linen closet? Go floral without straying into cosmetic with subtle floral/botanical notes like those found in Yuzu. The herbaceous flavours play a subtle role in the fruit’s profile and can be enhanced by or highlight other ingredients.
Dominos bonbons by Chef Panagiotis Samras
Authentic Experiences
Customers continue to expand their horizons, experimenting with food from other cultures in their homes and when dining out. Yuzu is a traditional flavour in Japan and offers an opportunity to explore other flavours from this part of the world.
Branching Out
Could Yuzu be a "gateway citrus?" There are plenty of little-known citrus fruits that could be ready for the spotlight: Calamansi, Sudachi, Pomelo, Finger Lime, Bergamot. All offer a unique flavour, bright colours, and an opportunity to introduce something new. Most are available in puree format, which makes it easy to experiment.
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