The Flavor Feed: Yuzu

Yuzu: Imagine lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit had a glow-up: it’s tangy, floral, and bright in all the right ways.

To help bring the vibe, Monin dropped a Yuzu Purée made with real fruit and no fake stuff. It’s punchy, sunny yellow, and ready to stir into your lemonades, spritzes, teas, sauces—honestly, whatever needs a citrusy kick.

And because it’s summer (and we’re all craving beach bar energy), don’t sleep on Monin’s Yuzu Pineapple Syrup. It’s tropical, tart, and made for frozen cocktails, sunny sips, and anything you’d serve with a tiny umbrella.

“Yuzu is a vibrant fruit, in both flavor and color. Its premium, sophisticated citrus profile elevates beverage and culinary creations,” says, Stasha Johnston, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Monin Americas.

“Monin Yuzu Purée perfectly captures that authentic yuzu flavor in an easy-to-use format, allowing operators and consumers to create flavorful, globally inspired recipes with minimal prep and maximum enjoyment. As social media trends continue to shape bar and restaurant menus, patrons are searching for dishes and drinks that are just as photo-worthy as they are unique. Yuzu delivers on all fronts, blending fresh citrus with delicate floral notes for a vibrant, unforgettable flavor that customers will want to experience time and time again.”

The Flavor Feed: Yuzu

Yuzu’s been trending hard—up nearly 30% on menus over the last few years—and Monin thinks it’s just getting started. With everyone chasing bold, global flavors, this fruit fits right into 2025’s flavor forecast. In fact, it is expected to outpace 96% of all other foods, beverages, and ingredients through 2028 (Datassential).

Did you know?

Yuzu’s fragrance is so beloved in Japan that it’s used in perfumes, bath rituals, and even floating whole fruits in hot springs during the winter. Spa day, but make it citrusy!

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