Lime Zest

Description

Lime zest is the outer skin of unwaxed citrus fruit, like lime or lemon, often used as a flavoring or aromatic garnish. The skin of a lime has two layers encircling the fruit: the outer part of the peel or rind called the zest (flavedo) and the pith (albedo), the underlying white part.

Lime zest is a great flavor for salsas and ceviche’s, rice dishes, and baked goods. Add it to marinades for chicken and fish, or steep with green tea for a subtle tropical flavor. Rehydrate this dehydrated lime before adding dry ingredients.

Zest is often used to add flavor to different pastries and sweets, such as pies (e.g., lemon meringue pie), cakes, cookies, biscuits, puddings, confectionery, candy, and chocolate. Zest also is added to certain dishes (including ossobuco alla milanese), marmalades, sauces, sorbets, and salads.

Description:

A pinch of lime zest added at the end of cooking can accentuate the flavors in your recipe and make your dish even more delicious. Adds a burst of freshness to any dish – Unlike the juice, which is tart and a little sour, the zest contains essential oils giving you a bright sweet flavor. Limes are a citrus fruit that is used in many different dishes for their tart and tangy flavor. The zest of a lime is the outermost part of the peel and is full of flavor. The juice is the tart and tangy liquid inside the lime.

Usage:

Lime zest is often used with or without the juice of the lime to add concentrated tangy citrus flavor. It can taste even stronger than lime juice, which can sometimes fade away into the flavor or recipes. One teaspoon of lime zest is equivalent to about two tablespoons of lime juice. This means that if a recipe calls for one teaspoon of lime zest, you can substitute two tablespoons of lime juice.

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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