Lemon Peel is a citrusy, aromatic zest that enhances your dishes with a fresh, tangy flavor. Perfect for desserts, marinades, and beverages, lemon peel adds a refreshing note to everything from lemonade to pasta sauces. The vibrant citrus aroma brightens up your dishes, making it a versatile addition to your pantry. It’s an excellent choice for low-calorie cooking and is packed with essential nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants.
Packaging: 4 oz Shaker Mason Jar
History: Lemon Peel has been used for centuries as a culinary addition for its fresh, citrusy zest. It originated in the Mediterranean region and has since spread to global cuisine, where it's valued for its vibrant, tangy flavor. Ancient civilizations prized citrus for its medicinal and flavor-enhancing properties.
Tasting Notes:
Lemon peel offers a bright, tangy flavor with refreshing citrusy notes and a subtle bitterness. Its sharp, zesty profile is perfect for adding a burst of freshness to both sweet and savory dishes.
Aroma:
The aroma of lemon peel is vibrant and invigorating, with strong citrus notes that awaken the senses. It has a fresh, clean scent that fills the air with a delightful tang.
Characteristics:
Lemon peel is finely grated or dried, retaining the bright yellow color and essential oils that give it its signature citrus flavor. Unlike lemon juice, it has a more concentrated citrus taste without the acidity, making it a versatile addition to many recipes.
Perfect Pairings:
Lemon peel pairs beautifully with seafood, chicken, rice dishes, salads, and baked goods. It also enhances the flavor of herbs like thyme, basil, and rosemary, as well as spices such as ginger and cinnamon. It’s a key ingredient in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes.
Substitutions:
If you don't have lemon peel, you can substitute with lemon zest, which provides a similar citrus flavor, or use a small amount of lemon juice for a touch of tang. However, the intensity of flavor may differ slightly.
Ideal Uses:
Lemon peel is perfect for adding zest to baked goods like cakes, cookies, and muffins. It’s also great in dressings, marinades, beverages, sauces, and as a garnish for various dishes to add an extra burst of flavor.
Processing Method:
Lemon peel is either dried and ground or freshly grated, preserving the essential oils that give it its vibrant citrus flavor. The drying process intensifies the flavor and makes it a convenient spice for long-term use.
Botanical Name:
Citrus limon – This citrus fruit is prized for its bright, aromatic peel, which is packed with oils that give it its signature zesty flavor.
