Sweetened Yuzu Peel

Sweetened Yuzu Peel is made from the aromatic rind of Citrus junos, a fragrant East Asian citrus prized for its intense floral-citrus character. The peel is lightly candied with sugar, balancing yuzu’s natural bitterness and tartness with a pleasant sweetness.

🍋 Flavor & Aroma

• Bright, fragrant citrus flavor with notes of lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit

• Floral and slightly bitter, with a pleasantly sweet finish

• More aromatic and complex than ordinary candied lemon or orange peel

• Chewy texture with concentrated citrus flavor

🍰 Where You'll Find It

• Japanese and Korean sweets, cakes, and confections

• Chopped into cookies, scones, pound cakes, and breads

• Added to tea and hot-water infusions for a fragrant citrus drink

• Used in sauces, glazes, marinades, and dressings where a sweet citrus note is welcome

• Pairs especially well with chocolate, ginger, honey, green tea, pork, duck, and seafood

🧂 How to Use It

• Eat straight from the bag as a sweet-tart snack

• Steep a few pieces in hot water for a simple yuzu infusion

• Add to black, green, or herbal tea for extra citrus aroma and sweetness

• Chop and fold into baked goods, granola, rice pudding, or oatmeal

• Finely dice and sprinkle over ice cream, yogurt, custards, or fruit

• Mince into vinaigrettes, dipping sauces, glazes, or marinades

• Add to braised pork, duck, or roasted vegetables for a sweet-citrus accent

• Use as a garnish in cocktails, sparkling water, or hot toddies

Sold in resealable zip bags, by the ounce.