lime zest

Green rind shavings

Lime zest is the thin outer layer of lime peel, grated or shaved to release its aromatic oils.

It adds bright, concentrated citrus flavor without the juice's acidity: Add a teaspoon of lime zest to the batter.

The white pith beneath is bitter and avoided when zesting.

Related
  • citrusAcidic fruits with segments
  • lemonAcidic yellow citrus
  • rindTough outer covering
  • gratingCrossed bars or harsh
  • peelOuter fruit layer

tangy · zester · cocktail · garnish · fragrant · green · margarita · refreshing · microplane · aromatic · twist · finishing touch · bitter · oils · juice · tropical · pie · mojito

Categories
Opposites
citrus component

lime zestlime juice

Pressed green citrus

citrus juice · lemon juice · orange juice

flavor intensity/brightness

lime zestblandness

Absence of distinctive qualities

unflavored · plain

citrus type

lime zestlemon zest

Scraped peel for flavor

orange zest

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G