a Japanese citrus juice with a whiff of refinement that can be used instead of vinegar or lemon. Use with reservation, however, for it is quite acidic.
Ponzu () (alternately spelled ponju or ponsu) is a citrus-based sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is very tart in flavor, with a thin, watery consistency and a light yellow color. Commercially available ponzu is generally sold in glass bottles, which may have some sediment at the bottom.
