Fruits

Question 1

Yuzu

Answer 1

Yuzu is a citrus fruit, commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly Japanese cuisine, for its unique flavor.

It’s a fragrant, sour citrus fruit with a sweet-sharp taste, often described as a blend of lemon, orange, and grapefruit, with hints of green.

While rarely eaten whole, the zest and juice are used extensively

Question 2

Calamansi

Golden lime

Answer 2

Calamansi is a small, tart, citrus fruit, also known as a golden lime.

Calamondin or Philippine lime, that’s native to the Philippines. It’s a hybrid between a kumquat and a Mandarin orange.

Question 3

Ume

Japanese plum

Answer 3

Ume refers to a species of plum or apricot native to Asia, particularly Japan.

It’s known for its tart, fruity flavor and is used in various Japanese dishes and traditional practices.

Umeboshi is a pickled/salted plum.

Question 4

Nashi pear

Japanese pear

Answer 4

Nashi pears, also known as Asian or Japanese pears, are a type of pear distinguished by their round, apple-like shape and crisp, juicy flesh.

Unlike European pears, nashi pears are typically eaten while firm and have a sweet, slightly grainy texture.

Question 5

Granny smith apple

Green apple

Answer 5

Granny Smith apples are a popular variety of green apple known for their firm, crisp texture and tart, slightly acidic flavor.

They are versatile, used both raw as a snack or in salads, and cooked in dishes like pies, crumbles, and sauces.

Granny Smiths originated in Australia and are now grown worldwide.

SF - pickled green apple

Question 6

Pomegranate

Answer 6

Botanically, the fruit is a berry with edible seeds and pulp produced from the ovary of a single flower. The fruit is intermediate in size between a lemon and a grapefruit, 5–12 cm in diameter with a rounded shape and thick, reddish husk.

Pomegranate molasses is a syrup made by boiling and reducing pomegranate juice.

Question 7

Watermelon

Answer 7

Watermelon is a large, juicy fruit, typically red or pink inside, with a hard green rind. Botanically, it’s considered a fruit, being the ripened ovary of a flowering plant. It’s a popular summer treat, known for its refreshing and sweet taste, as well as its high water conten

SF - Compressed watermelon infused with yuzu kosho