Yuzu is in season these days. Ripe citrons are harvested on Jeju Island in the southern region of Korea from late October to early to mid-December. It is resistant to cold and grows even in early winter. It has a good sour taste and aroma and is widely used as citron tea, citron salad, and citron syrup. Unripe green citron is mainly used for medicinal purposes. Let’s learn about citron again.
salad dressing–sauce, Jam, vinegar, Also used as a cake ingredient
Citron taxonomically belongs to the citrus genus. It is a fruit with a strong sour taste that grows naturally not only in Korea but also in China and Japan. The juice and peel are used for medicinal and edible purposes. It is also attracting attention as a skin care material such as whitening. Recently, various foods with refreshing taste and aroma, such as salad dressings and sauces, yuzu jam, citron vinegar, yuzu cake, yuzu cookies, and yuzu bean jelly, are attracting attention.
I drank citron tea during the change of seasons.… Contributes to improving immunity, why?
A paper on the immunity-enhancing effects of citron was published in the Korean Journal of Food and Nutritional Science. As a result of animal testing using 30% citron alcohol extract, it was found to increase the activity of NK cells (which are responsible for the body’s defense function by directly attacking cells infected with pathogens). It is believed that it will contribute to improving immunity in the human body by increasing macrophage activity. Various antioxidant components of yuzu, including vitamin C, appear to contribute to immunity.
cholesterol–Inhibit inflammation… Eye protection, Contributes to strengthening capillaries
The naringin component contained in citron peel suppresses cholesterol and inhibits the proliferation of leukemia and breast cancer cells. Limonene, which produces a bitter taste, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, pantotheic acid, pyridoxine, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and hesperidin contribute to neuritis, dermatitis, vision protection, and strengthening capillaries (data from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences). It is also rich in calcium, which helps prevent osteoporosis and helps form bones in growing adolescents. It is rich in vitamins A and C, minerals, and citric acid, and is effective in relieving fatigue, promoting digestion, preventing colds, and acting as an antibacterial agent.
Should be stored in a glass container, why?… When buying citron tea products, be sure to check the ingredient list carefully.
Choose yuzu that has a hard, bumpy skin and a dark scent and color. When storing, wrap it in newspaper with the skin still on and refrigerate it. Citrons, which are rich in vitamin C, are better stored in glass containers rather than metal containers because the presence of iron or copper promotes oxidation. Some citron teas sold commercially may contain a lot of sugar. For your health, it is best to check the sugar content and purchase products with less processed substances.
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Source: kormedi.com
