Lemon Peel

Description

Lemon peel is obtained from the rind of lemons. There is intense lemon flavor in the peel because this is where the fruits volatile oils reside, which concentrate when the peel is dried. As a flavoring, lemon peel has many uses. Dried lemon peel yields flavor and aroma to vinegars and alcohol-based solvents. The peel is also used in tea blends and is added to baked goods. Lemon peel is also used in herbal crafts, such as potpourri and simmering spice mixes.

Lemon peels can help in improving bone health as they contain a high amount of Vitamin C and Calcium, which assist in maintaining and improving bone health. With regular use, it can also help in preventing bone diseases such as osteoporosis, inflammatory polyarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Description:

The outer skin layer is called a flavedo. It has all the flavor, thanks to the natural citrus oils that are located just under the surface. The difference between lemon zest and lemon peel is that zest is purely made of the very outermost layer of the citrus fruit: all flavedo (flavor) and no bitterness The lemon consists of a yellow outer rind (skin) that contains the fruit’s oils and perfumes. This outer rind, of varying thickness and graininess, can have either a bumpy or smooth glossy texture that contains most of the lemon’s wonderful tangy flavor.

Usage:

Lemon tea is a low-sugar, low-calorie way to add a range of vitamins and minerals to your diet. Grating lemon zest into your tea also adds the peel’s limonene. This antioxidant, found in fruit peels, may lower your risk of cancer, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and other chronic diseases.

Lemon peels are a great source of antioxidants including vitamin C and D-limonene, which help your body fight free radicals and cellular damage. Regular consumption of antioxidants such as D-limonene has been linked in studies to a decreased risk of type II diabetes and heart disease. Healthline reports that lemon rind isn’t just safe to eat — like many citrus fruits, it’s healthy, too. Lemon rinds contain a high concentration of vitamin C and other important nutrients. Just one tablespoon of lemon zest contains 9% of your daily vitamin C, and lemon peel is high.

To maintain freshness, this spice is shipped in glass bottles. That’s because glass jars can preserve the freshness of spices for up to 2 years. Glass is an awesome option for storing spices because it doesn’t react to ingredients, unlike plastics and wood. Glass doesn’t typically conduct heat and you can see what’s inside to keep track of inventory.

This spice is additive and preservative free !!!!

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