Orange zest
About the ingredient orange zest. Including 1,184 recipes with orange zest, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What is orange zest?
Zest , also known as citrus peal or rind such as orange rind or lemon rind, is a food ingredient that is prepared by scraping or cutting from the outer, colorful skin of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, citron, and lime. Zest is used to add flavor ("zest") to foods.
Zest is often used to add flavor to different pastries and sweets, Savoury dishes in which zest is an important ingredient include many rice dishes; also some notable meat dishes.
Zest is used in some cocktails not only for flavor and aroma but also for color as a garnish. For use as a cocktail garnish, zest is often cut in a long spiral called a twist.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (6g)Where found
Orange zest is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Orange zest is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does orange zest weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 6 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 2 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 橙皮 | |
| British (UK) term: | orange rind | |
| en français: | le zeste d'orange | |
| en español: | cáscara de naranja |
Recipes using orange zest
There are 1184 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Mango-Orange Drink
Ripe mangoes with the zesty kick of fresh orange juice and a tangy splash of lemon juice.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and orange flavor. Makes 24-36 cookies, depending on how big you make each one. 1 cookie per serving.
