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Oranges and citrus fruits are called "kankitsu" in Japan. Their juice is used in a wide range of seasonings, from vinegars to ponzu. Word "ponzu" translates as "squeezed juice of sour oranges" in Japanese. This word comes from the Dutch "pons", meaning "punch", which later became ponsu, a "drink of mixed...

Red shiso or purple shiso, Aka shiso in Japanese, from its vernacular name Perilla Frustecens, is a member of the mint family. It is one of the most important herbs and condiments in Japanese cuisine. Red shiso is often used to color foods and in marinades. Green variety aromatic and taste notes are similar to those of...

Did you know archaeological sites dating back to 14,000 BC have revealed traces of wasabi consumption? It is said wasabi was first cultivated in Japan over a thousand years ago. Today, it is Japanese gastronomic culture one of the mainstays, appreciated the world over for its distinctive taste and aroma. Its ever-increasing...

Yuzu kosho originates from Oita Prefecture, Kyushu island in Japan, where it is eaten with hot nabe dishes, noodles, miso soup, sushi and sashimi. It's a chili paste with yuzu peel and sea salt. Although spicy, yuzu kosho has a well-balanced flavor profile. Strongly acidic yuzu notes are counterbalanced by chillies spiciness....