Tokushima Frozen Yuzu Whole/Puree (food-service B2B)

Tokushima Yuzu (徳島ゆず) — frozen whole & puree · Tokushima, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Yuzu & Citrus Frozen Growing export

Frozen whole yuzu and frozen yuzu puree/zest for the food-service and manufacturing trade, preserving aroma year-round for pastry, beverage and savory applications abroad.

The supplierTokushima is a leading yuzu region; mountain villages run cooperative juicing/freezing for premium aroma retention.
Why it sells abroadYear-round authentic yuzu aroma for global chefs/manufacturers via frozen format

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP/FSSC at processors (industry norm). Phytosanitary applies to frozen-whole fruit form (standard for produce). Organic: not verified for general supply.
Pack formatsFrozen whole-fruit cases; puree tubs (1-10kg). Confirmed (B2B frozen yuzu).
Shelf lifeFrozen 12-24 months typical.
StorageKeep frozen -18C.
Minimum orderTypical: pallet/FCL food-service lots
Lead timeTypical: from frozen stock
CapacityHarvest autumn; frozen year-round supply
Container loadTypical: reefer FCL
PricingTypical: premium ingredient pricing
OEM / private labelYes (confirmed at category level) — Tokushima processors supply ingredient/private-label frozen yuzu; Yuzu Tokushima Sangyo distributed in US by Italco.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: 1-10kg food-service tubs/IQF cases
Key exporters & distributorsTokushima yuzu processors, Japanese ingredient distributors
Export regulationFrozen processed citrus (whole/puree): food-safety/cold-chain per market. Frozen whole fruit may still face phytosanitary scrutiny in some markets vs puree which is processed — confirm form per destination. Not novel food.
Market demandStrong Western pastry/beverage/mixology demand
How to source itTokushima grower/processor (Naka/Kamikatsu/Miyoshi) -> ingredient distributor (e.g. Italco US) -> overseas food-service/manufacturer.
Verified sourceshttps://italco.com/product/yuzu-tokushima-sangyo/ (Yuzu Tokushima Sangyo B2B distribution); https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/trends/foods/ingredients/yuzu.html (Tokushima yuzu export EU/US/Australia)
MakerTokushima yuzu growers/processors (Naka, Kamikatsu, Miyoshi areas)
OriginTokushima, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Yuzu & Citrus
Available inUnited States, France, United Kingdom +3 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0811.90
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