Hand-Squeezed Yuzu Juice Kochi 120ml

What is hand-squeezed yuzu juice?
This is 100% pure yuzu juice from Kochi Prefecture, squeezed by hand to keep the flavor clean and free of bitterness. Yuzu (柚子) is a Japanese citrus known for an aromatic, floral, and tart character that runs through a lot of Japanese cooking — ponzu, dressings, sauces, and finishing touches. A little carries the whole dish.

Hand-squeezing is the part that matters here. It protects the essential oils and the nuance of the juice that high-speed machine pressing tends to strip out, along with the bitterness machines pull from the peel. What you get is bright and fragrant rather than sharp. It's the difference between juice that tastes like the fruit and juice that just tastes sour.

Specifications

How to enjoy

A small amount goes a long way. Use it as the base for ponzu, brighten a dressing or marinade, or finish sashimi and grilled fish with a few drops just before serving. It also lifts cocktails, sparkling water, and dipping sauces. Because the flavor is concentrated, start light and add to taste.

Pairing notes — sashimi, oysters, grilled fish, soy-based dipping sauces, and gin- or sake-based cocktails.