Our Yuzu Citrus Japanese Barbecue Sauce features yuzu, a Japanese fruit that tastes like a grapefruit, lemon and orange had a baby. It’s bright, tart and incredibly refreshing. Our crave-worthy flavor always comes from simple, clean ingredients.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Non-GMO Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Cane Sugar, Tomato Paste, Organic Ginger, Mirin (Water, Rice, Koji Seed, Sea Salt), Green Onion, Yuzu Juice, Organic Yuzu Extract, Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Toasted Sesame Oil
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 tbsp (19 g) | 100 g |
| Calories | 40 | 211 |
| Sodium (mg) | 520 | 2737 |
| Total carbs (g) | 8 | 42.1 |
| Total sugars (g) | 7 | 36.8 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Bachan's Yuzu Citrus Japanese BBQ Sauce receives strong overall approval for its bright, complex citrus flavor that evokes teriyaki with ginger notes. Reviewers frequently highlight its versatility across proteins, grains, and vegetables, praising it as a convenient marinade or finishing sauce. A minority note drawbacks around high sodium levels and a thinner consistency than traditional BBQ sauces. Aggregate retailer data shows a 4.8/5 rating from hundreds of reviews, with editorial-style feedback reinforcing its appeal as a Japanese-American fusion product.
Pros
- Bright yuzu citrus flavor with ginger, garlic, and sesame notes
- Highly versatile on chicken, seafood, rice bowls, and more
- Clean ingredients and convenient shortcut for teriyaki-style dishes
Cons
- Very high sodium content that can taste overly salty
- Thin, runny texture unlike typical thick BBQ sauces
“The flavor is much more complex than I expected. I could immediately taste ginger, garlic, and a subtle note of sesame. It sits somewhere between a Japanese Yakiniku sauce and a traditional Teriyaki sauce.”
japanesecooking101.com →“Visually, both dishes looked fantastic with a glossy finish... Flavor-wise, the sauce is a bit sweeter than my usual homemade Teriyaki. Less sweet than most American-style sauces. Rich and complex...”
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