The yuzu, Citrus junos, possibly a
mandarin hybrid, came from China but
was developed in Japan beginning around
a thousand years ago. The rind of the
small yellow-orange fruit is used to
flavor various dishes, and to make
vinegar, teas, and preserves. It has a
complex flavor that includes musky
sulfur compounds, and clove and oregano
notes (from the phenolics eugenol and
carvacrol).Food Words: Orange, Lemon, Lime
The orange fruit got its modern name from
its ancient Sanskrit name, naranga, and the
fruit then lent its name to the vivid color
that characterizes it. Lemon and lime both
come via Arabic from a Persian word,
reflecting the route by which these Asian
fruits were brought to the West.Some Common Tropical Fruits