lemon zest
Grated yellow peel
Lemon zest is the outermost layer of lemon peel, grated or shaved off for its concentrated citrus oils and bright flavor.
It adds intensity to baked goods, sauces, and cocktails without the acidity of lemon juice: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
The zest excludes the bitter white pith beneath.
- gremolataHerbed citrus zest condiment
- microplaneUltra-fine kitchen grater
- zestyLively in flavor
- pithCore or crux
- osso bucoBraised cross-cut shanks
herb crust · citrusy · bright · essential oils · infusing · fresh · finishing touch · citrus oils · tangy · sorbet · marinade · salad dressing · pound cake · zester · floral · grater · baking · oils
- citrus zest
- Garnishesparsley, mint sprig, lime wedge, citrus twist, cherry
- sour foodslime, vinegar, pickle, grapefruit, cranberry
- Lemon Industrylemonade
- peelablesbanana peel, orange peel, apple skin, onion skin, garlic skin
- baking spicesground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, cinnamon sticks
citrus component
lemon zestlemon juice
Pressed citrus liquid
citrus juice · lime juice · orange juice · fruit juice · citrus pulp
flavor intensity/brightness
lemon zestblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
plain flour · flavorlessness · tastelessness · dullness · flatness