citrus zester
Peel shaving tool
A citrus zester is a small kitchen tool designed to remove thin strips of peel from lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruits.
The zest contains flavorful oils without the bitter white pith beneath.
Most zesters have small sharp holes or a narrow blade that produces fine shreds or ribbons: She ran the zester across the lemon for garnish.
- peelOuter fruit layer
- rindTough outer covering
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grateFramework of metal bars
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