Lemon Peel Cut Fine

Lemon, an evergreen tree typically grown in Europe and Asia, is famous for its bright yellow fruit. While the juice is well-known for its tangy flavour and cleaning power, the peel is an unsung hero packed with zest and nutrients.

Dried lemon peel, taken from the fruit’s outer skin, offers a burst of citrus flavour. It can be finely cut, made into ribbons, or ground into a powder. Surprisingly, the peel is more nutritious than the fruit itself, with higher levels of vitamins A and C, potassium, beta-carotene, magnesium, and calcium. It also contains coumarins and flavonoids.

Lemon peel cut has several uses:

Lemon peel is a highly versatile ingredient that can be used in many ways in the kitchen. The dried peel can be added to dressings, marinades and oils for a flavour infusion. It’s also used in some herbal tea blends to add a crisp, refreshing edge. Lemons are a fantastic source of citric acid which is used as a flavouring, preservative or emulsifier. Lemon zest is also ideal for flavouring baked goods.

Thanks to its citrusy, vibrant aroma, lemon peel is often used in skincare. The resulting products have an uplifting fragrance which is instantly recognisable. It’s typically put to good use in the bathroom by being added to salt scrub blends. Lemon peel is rich in antioxidants which are said to help expel toxins from the body, making it a good choice for detox-style products.

Lemons are a fantastic source of citric acid, which is used in production as a flavouring, preservative or emulsifier. When combined with sodium bicarbonate, it is citric acid that can also deliver an effervescent fizz to drinks, powders, and bath products. So strong are its properties that it’s widely used as a cleaning and descaling agent. It can also be used in soap or candle making.

Not only is a twist of lemon peel a common garnish for a G&T or a Martini but it’s also among the most common botanicals used in gin production. Its crisp profile cuts through heavier juniper or spicy notes, making it the perfect companion for many gins. Lemon Peel is also used to flavour beers and other spirits.

In historical herbal medicine, lemon has been used to treat vascular conditions.

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Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.