Jeonnam Agricultural Research Institute develops 'CITRON 5 types' cosmetics with yuja seed milk powder.

Published 2025년 10월 16일

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The Jeonnam Provincial Agricultural Technology Institute (Director Kim Haeng-ran) announced on the 15th that it has developed "CITRON 5 kinds" cosmetics by recycling yuzu seed residue, which was previously disposed of at a cost, into cosmetic ingredients. Yuzu is cultivated on approximately 1,465 hectares nationwide, with Jeonnam Province accounting for 1,164 hectares (79.5%) and being recognized as a representative regional specialty crop. Currently, most yuzu is used for processing into yuzu juice and yuzu extract, and the yuzu juice processing process generates over 3,000 tons of yuzu seeds as by-products annually. The disposal cost for this is approximately 3 billion won annually. When yuzu seeds are pressed, about 10% of the total is oil.

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High-value industrialization of yuzu by-products expected to protect the environment and revitalize the local economy The Jeonnam Institute of Agricultural Technology (Director Kim Haeng-ran) announced on the 15th that they have developed a "CITRON 5-type" cosmetic using yuzu seed residue, which was previously disposed of at a cost, as a cosmetic ingredient. Yuzu is cultivated on approximately 1,465 hectares nationwide, with Jeonnam accounting for 1,164 hectares (79.5%), making it a representative regional specialty crop. Currently, most yuzu is used for processing into juice and concentrate, and the yuzu juice processing process generates more than 3,000 tons of yuzu seeds as by-products annually. The disposal cost for this is approximately 3 billion won per year. When yuzu seeds are pressed, about 10% of the oil is extracted, and this oil is mainly used as a cosmetic ingredient. However, the yuzu seed residue (press cake) left after pressing has been discarded without any ...

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