What is Lemon Zest? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lemon Zest?

Lemon zest is used in dishes to brighten the flavors and add a lemon flavor that is floral, citrusy, and anything but sour. Lemon zest comes from the yellow skin of the lemon. When using zest, none of the white pith underneath should be used, as it tastes bitter. The skin is shaved off in tiny pieces and this is what is called lemon zest, which also refers to the small size. The zest contains aromatic lemon oil and not juice. The small size of the zest makes it easy to incorporate into dishes such as pasta or into a cake batter.

What does Lemon Zest Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a nat ...

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurrin ...

Ingredients

lemon zest

Lemon zest is used in dishes to brighten the flavors and add a lemon flavor that is floral, citrusy, and ...

Lemon Zest Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (6g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories3kcal0%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs1g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber
1g
4%
Proteins0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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