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Yuzu Kosho

Japanese paste of yuzu peel, chilli and salt.

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About Yuzu Kosho

Yuzu kosho is a Japanese seasoning paste made from yuzu peel, chilli, and salt. It is used in small amounts with grilled meats, fish, hot pots, noodles, soups, dumplings, and dipping sauces, where it adds concentrated citrus aroma and heat.

Its flavour combines fragrant, slightly bitter yuzu peel with chilli pungency and pronounced saltiness. Green versions are commonly bright and sharp, while versions made with red chilli can taste warmer and more rounded. The paste may be smooth or visibly coarse, depending on how the ingredients are ground.

Yuzu kosho is usually sold as a compact green, yellow-green, or reddish paste in a jar or tube. It can be spooned directly onto food, stirred into a sauce, or diluted with broth, vinegar, oil, or other liquid. Cooking generally softens its fresh citrus and chilli character.

Ingredient type
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Yuzu Kosho nutrition & diet

Yuzu Kosho nutritional value

Seasoning sauce, "Yuzu kosho" (spicy paste made from chili, yuzu zest and salt) — MEXT 17115

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the explicitly named reference form.

Calories
37kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
9.3g
Fat
0.8g

Per 100 g edible portion. Values use MEXT 2023 with March 2026 corrections; the English food name is matched by food code from the official English edition. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference. Values in parentheses in the source are estimates reported by MEXT. This reference does not cover other preparations or brands.

Portions & preparation

Treat yuzu kosho as a concentrated condiment and match the serving to its saltiness and heat. The paste’s contribution depends on the balance of yuzu peel, chilli, salt, and any added ingredients, while cooking can disperse it through a dish rather than serving it directly.

Compare the right form: Reference a Japanese yuzu-kosho paste made from yuzu peel, chilli, and salt; distinguish fresh, fermented, refrigerated, and shelf-stable forms.

Diet considerations

Yuzu kosho is plant-derived when made only from yuzu, chilli, and salt. Compatibility changes if a commercial paste includes fish, seafood, animal-derived flavourings, or other additives. It is generally used in small condiment portions; accompanying noodles, rice, bread, or sauces determine the broader carbohydrate pattern.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan, 2023 supplement, corrected March 2026 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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