Citrus junos
Siebold ex Tanaka
Yuzu, Juzu
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Description
An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 2-7 m tall. The branches have long stout spines. The leaves are 3-8 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. There are fine teeth along the edge. The flowers occur singly and are white. The fruit are green when young and turn yellow when ripe. They are pear shaped and 4-8 cm across.
Edible Uses
The grated skin and juice are used as flavoring in soy sauces, miso toppings, and soups. The fruit juice is used for vinegar, and the fruit is eaten raw, used for drinks, and fermented. The leaves can be used for drinks.
Traditional Uses
The grated skin and the juice are used as flavouring. They are used on soy sauces, miso toppings, and soups. The juice of the fruit is used for vinegar. The fruit is also eaten raw, used for drinks and fermented.
Medicinal Uses
No medicinal uses documented in provided data.
Distribution
It grows in subtropical places. It can grow in Mediterranean climates. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Ecuador, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Cultivation
It can be grown by seeds, cuttings or layering.
Other Information
It is a fairly expensive citrus in Japan. It is a cultivated food plant.
Notes
It is possibly a hybrid between Citrus ichangensis x Citrus reticulata.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel | 83.7 | 247 | 59 | 1.2 | — | 150 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Also Known As
Kali jyamir, Pohon jeruk cina, Pohon jeruk yuzu, Xiang cheng, Yujanamu
References (14)
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- Khanal, R., et al, 2014, Documenting abundance and use of underutilized plant species in the mid hill region of Nepal. ECOPRINT 21: 63-71, 2014
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- Lan-Phi, N. T., et al, 2009, Chemical and aroma profiles of yuzu (Citrus junos) peel oils of different cultivars. Food Chemistry 115: 1042-1047
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- Tanaka,
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