lemon peel

Cocktail twist source

Lemon peel is the outer rind of a lemon, used for its aromatic oils and bright citrus flavor.

In cooking, it's grated as zest or cut into strips for garnish.

A twist of lemon peel appears in cocktails like martinis.

Candied lemon peel is a confection.

The term also names the distinctive bumpy texture of some paint or skin conditions.

Related

candying · garnish · pectin · essential oils · aromatic oils · citrus oils · New Orleans · marmalade · terpenes · sugar syrup · freshness · flavonoids · carotenoids · wedge · grate · spritz · fragrant · Mediterranean cuisine

Categories
Opposites
citrus fruit component

lemon peellemon juice

Pressed citrus liquid

citrus juice · citrus pulp · orange juice · lime juice · fruit pulp

flavor profile

lemon peelvanilla

Orchid pod extract

caramel · honey · chocolate · brown sugar · molasses

Family

peel, lemon, peeling, peeled, peeler, lemonade, peels, lemons, lemony

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G