Yuzu Juice - What Is It and Where Does it Come From?

Yuzu juice is a Japanese citrus fruit that comes from wild yuzu trees that have not been grafted. These wild yuzu trees grow randomly along the Tokushima prefecture tracks. The fruits grow between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, and annual production is about 25 tons.

Yuzu juice has a strong citrus taste, with a light touch of floral, lime blossom aromas. When used on menu’s the yuzu juice gives an intense but sweet flavour. The Yuzu trees are scarce to come by, and it’s estimated that there are only 500 trees left in the whole Tokushima prefecture, making the Yuzu juice even more special when added to your menu.

Our Yuzu Supplier - Bando Foods

Bando Foods is a small family-owned company and farm based in the Tokushima department of Shikoku Island. Having been established in 1965, Bando Foods are experts when it comes to growing Japanese organic fruits. They grow Japanese yuzu, sudachi and yuko citrus fruits on a surface of more than 7700m2. 

One part of Bando Foods production sells the yuzu fruit in Japan, and the other is transformed into products such as the yuzu juices we sell to individuals and restaurants. Bando Foods is one of the only companies in Japan to be certified organic growers for Japanese citrus fruits. They go through the complete process of growing the yuzu fruits to production.

Adding Yuzu Juice To Your Menu

Citrus flavourings have been trending on menus across a range of cuisines for the past few years. Yuzu juice is the perfect flavouring to tie into your main menus or dessert. Just some ways you can add yuzu juice to your menu are

Get in touch with the Cottage Foods team here to add Yuzu Juice to your menu.