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Yuzu has a tart taste, reminiscent of grapefruit with tangerine notes.
The fruit is rarely consumed fresh, although in Japanese cuisine the zest of yuzu garnishes dishes, and the juice is used in a similar way to lemon juice.
Yuzu extract contains 3 times more vitamin C compared to lemon, is a powerful antioxidant, fights free radicals and thereby prevents the aging process of skin cells.
Yuzu citrus contains vitamins that are needed to maintain health and beauty.
These include essential oils that have an antimicrobial effect, and vitamins A, C, B1, B2.
Thanks to the high content of Vitamin C, cosmetics with yuzu extract even out and gently brighten the overall skin tone.
Yuzu oil is used in oriental cooking, especially in Japan, where there are endless ways to use it: it is added to lemonade, marmalade, ice cream, vinegar, soups, seafood dishes, sauces, pickles and salads to give them a delicious lemon-fruity and floral flavors.
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