: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine
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The base is reverse osmosis water with yuzu, ginger, and honey, which balances out the usual abrasive taste of a wellness shot.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The 8-ounce candle is made from food-grade paraffin, plant oils, soy wax, and yuzu, mandarin, and neroli blossom fragrance.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The spirit has notes of florals and fruit—a delicate blend of Japanese melon, white peach, ume plum, and yuzu.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
To gain a deeper connection to the Alhambra, essential oils found within the original palace—think damask rose, yuzu and lemongrass, and amber and pine—are used through various treatments, from you-name-the-type-of massages to body treatment packages and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The 8-ounce candle is made from food-grade paraffin, plant oils, soy wax, and yuzu, mandarin, and neroli blossom fragrance.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The spirit has notes of florals and fruit—a delicate blend of Japanese melon, white peach, ume plum, and yuzu.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
To gain a deeper connection to the Alhambra, essential oils found within the original palace—think damask rose, yuzu and lemongrass, and amber and pine—are used through various treatments, from you-name-the-type-of massages to body treatment packages and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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