Questions & Answers - Lemon Zest, Lemon Zester
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Question:
Can you tell me what
is lemon zest and a lemon zester is? Thanks! Answers: Lemon Zest - The outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, used as flavoring. On a lemon, it is
the yellow part of the peel on the outside of a lemon. It has an intense
lemon/citrus flavor with very little bitterness. The bitterness is primarily
found in the white part of the lemon. When removing the skin from lemons or
other citrus fruits, be sure to take only the thin outer zest or colored
portion. The white pith will give your dish a bitter undertaste.
Lemon Grater - You will also note that many recipes call for grated zest or peel. In this case, use a fine grater to remove the peel.
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