# CHINA YUZU INGREDIENTS ### B2B Applications & Formulation Guide *Botanical name: Citrus junos* ## 01. YUZU JUICE INGREDIENTS ### Frozen Yuzu Juice Concentrate **Applications:** Fruit beverages, sparkling drinks, cocktail bases and citrus sauces. **Trial Use Level:** 2–8% of the finished formulation, depending on concentrate Brix and target acidity. **Incorporation Method:** Thaw under refrigerated conditions, reconstitute to the required soluble-solids content where necessary, and blend into the beverage or sauce base. Apply validated processing controls. **Sensory Benefits:** Contributes a light golden hue, vibrant yuzu citrus top notes and bright acidity, enhancing overall flavor clarity and freshness. ### Organic Frozen NFC Yuzu Juice **Applications:** Organic beverages, premium tea drinks and natural flavor blends. **Trial Use Level:** 3–10%. **Incorporation Method:** Thaw under refrigeration and blend into the liquid base. Minimize unnecessary thermal exposure while maintaining an appropriate validated food-safety process. **Sensory Benefits:** Delivers fresh citrus aromatics, lively acidity and an authentic yuzu flavor profile. ### Frozen NFC Yuzu Juice **Applications:** Beverages, ponzu sauces, salad dressings and culinary bases. **Trial Use Level:** 3–8% in beverages; 5–12% in seasoning sauces. **Incorporation Method:** Incorporate directly into the liquid phase after thawing. Adjust the balance of soy sauce, vinegar, sweeteners and savory ingredients as needed. **Sensory Benefits:** Enhances citrus brightness, rounds out savory flavor profiles and provides a distinctive aromatic finish. ### Frozen Unpasteurized Yuzu Juice **Applications:** Beverage bases, seasoning sauces and food-service preparations intended for further processing. **Trial Use Level:** 2–6%. **Incorporation Method:** Maintain frozen storage, thaw hygienically under refrigeration and incorporate into a formulation with a validated downstream food-safety process. **Sensory Benefits:** Provides delicate fresh-juice aromatic characteristics before subsequent processing. --- ## 02. YUZU PEEL & INCLUSIONS ### Frozen Yuzu Peel Purée **Applications:** Ice cream, sorbet, yogurt, macarons, pastry fillings and beverages. **Trial Use Level:** 2–10%. **Incorporation Method:** Thaw and blend into the product base. Add late in low-shear mixing when visible peel particles are desired. **Sensory Benefits:** Adds natural citrus peel aromatics, visible peel inclusions, textural complexity and a subtle bitter-citrus finish. ### Organic Frozen Yuzu Peel with Seeds **Applications:** Citrus sauces, marinades, preserves and infusion bases. **Trial Use Level:** 1–6%. **Incorporation Method:** Thaw and process by chopping, maceration or infusion. Remove or filter seeds according to the finished product specification. **Sensory Benefits:** Reinforces peel-derived aromatic intensity and adds complex citrus notes. Seed-associated bitterness requires control. ### Frozen Seedless Yuzu Peel **Applications:** Seasoning sauces, beverages, confectionery, desserts and pickled products. **Trial Use Level:** 0.5–5%. **Incorporation Method:** Incorporate after thawing, with optional additional cutting or particle-size reduction. **Sensory Benefits:** Provides clean citrus-zest aroma, natural peel texture and attractive inclusions without seed fragments. ### Candied Yuzu Peel **Applications:** Confectionery, bakery fillings, cakes, desserts and snack products. **Trial Use Level:** 5–20%. **Incorporation Method:** Dice and blend into dough, fillings or confectionery, or use as a surface garnish. Account for its sugar and moisture contribution. **Sensory Benefits:** Delivers a glossy golden appearance, sweet citrus flavor, pleasant chewiness and refined bittersweet notes. ### 1 mm Diced Yuzu Peel **Applications:** Beverage inclusions, fine garnishes, sauces and specialty seasonings. **Trial Use Level:** 0.2–2%. **Incorporation Method:** Disperse into the formulation with sufficient agitation. In beverages, assess suspension stability and filling compatibility. **Sensory Benefits:** Creates fine visible zest flecks, enhances citrus identity and adds localized bursts of peel aroma. --- ## 03. YUZU PEEL POWDERS ### Organic Yuzu Peel Powder **Applications:** Powdered beverages, seasonings, snacks, bakery products and dry mixes. **Trial Use Level:** 0.3–2%. **Incorporation Method:** Premix with other dry ingredients or pre-disperse before adding to liquid formulations. **Sensory Benefits:** Enhances recognizable yuzu peel notes, contributes citrus freshness and a mild zest-like bitterness, and may add a natural yellow-beige color. ### Conventional Yuzu Peel Powder **Applications:** Compound seasonings, sauces, bakery products and beverage powders. **Trial Use Level:** 0.2–1.5%. **Incorporation Method:** Add through a dry premix or a controlled wet-dispersion step. Ensure uniform distribution. **Sensory Benefits:** Adds aromatic complexity, brightens rich savory formulations and contributes a fine citrus-peel character. ### Organic Yuzu Peel & Seed Powder **Applications:** Exfoliating scrubs, body polishes, cleansing products and cosmetic formulations, subject to cosmetic-grade specifications. **Trial Use Level:** 2–8% in scrub prototypes; 1–5% in mask prototypes. **Incorporation Method:** Select a suitable particle-size grade and pre-disperse in the cosmetic base. Validate particle abrasiveness, microbial quality, skin compatibility and formula stability. **Sensory Benefits:** Introduces natural botanical particulate texture, visual exfoliating particles and a plant-derived ingredient story. --- ## 04. YUZU ESSENTIAL OIL ### Perfume & Fine Fragrance **Applications:** Perfumes, eau de toilette and citrus fragrance accords. **Trial Use Level:** 0.05–0.30% neat oil in the finished product for preliminary fragrance screening only. **Incorporation Method:** Premix with a compatible fragrance base or ethanol system and validate solubility and stability. **Olfactory Benefits:** Provides sparkling citrus top notes, fresh aromatic lift and a distinctive yuzu opening. ### Skin & Body Care **Applications:** Serums, lotions, hand creams and bath products. **Trial Use Level:** 0.01–0.10% for exploratory fragrance screening only. **Incorporation Method:** Pre-dilute or solubilize before adding to the formulation. Assess compatibility, stability, allergens and category-specific safety requirements. **Olfactory Benefits:** Contributes a clean, refreshing botanical citrus signature. ### Reed Diffusers **Applications:** Liquid reed diffusers and home-fragrance products. **Trial Use Level:** 0.5–3% neat oil as an initial fragrance development concept. **Incorporation Method:** Blend into a compatible diffuser base and evaluate fragrance diffusion, liquid stability and reed-wicking performance. **Olfactory Benefits:** Adds a bright, fresh citrus dimension and an uplifting ambient scent. ### Scented Candles **Applications:** Fragranced candles and home fragrance. **Trial Use Level:** A 3–8% total fragrance load may be screened in wax-based concepts. This is not a validated recommended concentration for pure yuzu essential oil. **Incorporation Method:** Incorporate a suitable fragrance composition into compatible molten wax. Validate burn behavior, fragrance retention, cold throw and hot throw. **Olfactory Benefits:** Contributes a bright citrus accent and a refreshing character to the overall fragrance profile. --- **Formulation Note:** All dosage values are illustrative screening ranges, not established regulatory maxima or guaranteed supplier recommendations. Final use levels must be confirmed through product-specific technical documentation, laboratory trials, safety testing and applicable market regulations.