What is lemon peel. How to make lemon zest at home - a simple recipe for how to remove the zest

The use of lemon is very diverse - practically no one doubts this. But did you know that lemon zest is also an equally healthy product?

There was an opinion that the zest is used only in cooking. However, this is far from the case. I want to offer you interesting ways to use lemon zest - let it serve the cause.

But first, let's figure out what this wonderful product is.

Zest (from cedro - citron) lemon (orange, tangerine) is a thin outer layer of the peel of a lemon (orange, tangerine), colored yellow (orange) and peeled from the white, loose layer underlying the peel. It contains glandular receptacles containing essential oils, have a pleasant smell characteristic of citrus.

Calories in lemon peel a is 16 kcal per 100 grams of product: K

• Calories, kcal: 16
• Proteins, g: 0.9
• Fat, g: 0.1
• Carbohydrates, g: 3.0

How to get lemon zest?

Fresh lemon zest is easy to get yourself.

1. Firstly, those fruits that are sold in markets and supermarkets are processed with various substances- first with chemicals against pests, then with wax to make it shine. Therefore, rinse the lemons thoroughly so that they do not have any dirt on them (preferably with a brush - in warm water), and scald them with boiling water. This is necessary so that the zest is easily separated from the white layer located under the crust. If there are special marked stickers on the lemons, then remove them so that no traces remain.

2. Wipe the lemon dry and cut off the top of it.

How to store lemon zest?

Method 1. The grated zest of a lemon, orange or tangerine can be stored, so the zest can be prepared for the future. The zest, grated or cut into thin strips, is well dried, put in a glass or tin jar and tightly closed with a lid and stored in a dry place.

However, when using this method, the zest turns out to be of less quality, since when rubbing, the white loose subcortical layer is rubbed along with the zest, which should not be present in the finished powder. In addition, when rubbing, lemon juice and pulp can get in, in this case, when such zest is added to the dish, the bitter taste of lemon will be felt.

Method 2. Therefore, it is better to make lemon zest in a slightly different way. The peel is usually removed with a sharp knife in a spiral and then dried in a dry room on open surfaces covered with paper (to draw in excess moisture).
Dry all kinds of zest, spreading it in a thin layer on a flat plate on a white sheet of paper for 2-3 days at room temperature. A ventilated window sill or balcony is best suited for drying. Every day, the zest must be turned over so that drying occurs evenly. The zest is considered ready when it becomes brittle.

After drying, the zest is ground into powder (or pounded) and stored in this form. You can rub the dry zest with your hands or with a spoon.

So, the peel of a lemon is a thing no less useful than the fruit itself and has a very wide application. Below I present to your attention a few tips on "how to use lemon peel" in the household, in the kitchen and for maintaining beauty and health. I hope that some of what I have collected will be useful to you.

The use of zest for medicinal purposes
The benefits and harms of lemon peel lie in its composition, which is rich in fiber, potassium, carotene, magnesium, calcium, folic acid and beta-carotene.

*Prevention of oxidative processes
Lemon peel contains bioflavonoids - strong antioxidants. They remove free radicals that cause mutations in cells, and as a result - premature aging, cancer and diseases of the cardiovascular system.
In addition, the benefits of lemon peel are known as a product capable of neutralizing toxic compounds - carcinogens accumulated in the body.

*Anti-cancer properties
Regular addition of the peel to food can slow down the development of a malignant tumor, in addition, it has antimicrobial properties.
Lemon peel inhibits the spread of cancer cells due to the flavonoids in its composition. The substance limonene has antitumor properties.
According to scientific studies, people who consume lemons with the peel are much less likely to develop lung, colon, and breast cancer.
Limonoids also promote apoptosis - the arbitrary death of foreign cells. The skin also contains a special easily digestible pectin, which slows down the development of skin, breast and prostate cancer.

In folk recipes, the benefits of lemon peel are widely used in the fight against bacterial and fungal infections, in the treatment of anemia, and in the prevention of thrombosis.

*Bone strengthening
The benefits of calcium for bones are undeniable. There is quite a lot of it in the peel of a lemon. In combination with vitamin C, it prevents osteoarthritis, polyarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis.

*Reducing cholesterol
To keep the heart healthy, you need to monitor the level of cholesterol in the blood. Lemon peel contains a lot of polyphenols - flavonoids that reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol. Potassium regulates blood pressure, and vitamin C prevents the formation of blood clots in the vessels, significantly reducing the risk of heart disease.

*Anti-infection
The zest contains useful essential oils, citric acid, vitamins C, A, B, R. Therefore, the use of zest contributes to the prevention and treatment of colds, and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Zest is a powerful antibacterial agent, it can be chewed during inflammatory processes in the throat and respiratory organs, especially with purulent tonsillitis.

* Oral hygiene
In order to avoid problems with gum disease (including gingivitis and bleeding), it is necessary to include in the diet a sufficient amount of vitamin C, which is rich in lemon peel. This vitamin fights bacteria that cause cavities and periodontitis.

*For digestion
The dietary fiber in zest is good for the digestive system. It improves intestinal motility and removes waste, treats constipation, eliminates gas and spasms in the intestines. Due to its remarkable properties, lemon peel is used in folk medicine for indigestion, dyspepsia, colic and vomiting.
It destroys putrefactive bacteria in the mouth and intestines, eliminates bad breath and improves digestion.
Traditional medicine recipes recommend zest with reduced appetite, insufficient formation of gastric juice, gallbladder diseases, and digestive disorders.

In addition, the benefits of lemon peel lies in the ability to: cleanse the liver, improve blood circulation, neutralize ear infections, make capillaries elastic, and prevent varicose veins.

*Zest for weight loss
Pectin, found in lemon peels, slows down the absorption of carbohydrates, helps fight excess weight and reduces appetite. It provides a long-lasting feeling of satiety and neutralizes sugar cravings.

Due to the presence of citric acid in the product, lemon peel may be harmful for those who suffer from indigestion. It should not be used for ulcers, gastritis or enteritis. In addition, the harm of lemon peel for allergy sufferers is quite common. It can provoke the appearance of urticaria.

Alchemy of love

Zest is a mild aphrodisiac. However, in combination with chocolate, honey, wine and spices such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, mint, nutmeg, black pepper, the tonic properties of the zest are enhanced. So seasoning food and drinks with zest for love can and should be done without stint!

The use of lemon peel in...

The peel bears the name of the fruit from which it is removed: lemon, orange, orange, grapefruit.

*Lemon peel used in the world's culinary most widely. It is put in a wide variety of dishes from meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, cereals, cottage cheese and mushrooms: salads, cold soups (okroshka, beetroot), classic soups (shchi, borscht, fish soup), main hot dishes and side dishes for them , as well as in aspic, jellies, casseroles, minced meats, gravies and sauces. Lemon zest, along with vanilla and cinnamon, is the number one spice for desserts and pastries: muffins, biscuits, Easter cakes, charlottes, mannas, sweet puddings, ice cream.

*Orange and tangerine zest It is mainly used for flavoring confectionery, desserts and sweet sauces.

*Grapefruit peel used by gourmets in the same types of dishes as lemon peel, but gives them a more subtle, refined and strong flavor.

*Orange zest added to rice and cottage cheese dishes, sweet pastries, sauces for meat, minced meat for fish and poultry.

All types of peel are used in the preparation of marmalade, jam, jelly, compotes, mousses, jellies, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks (rum, liqueurs, vodka, tinctures, etc.).

The zest will not add acidity (as it will if you add slices of fruit), but it will provide a subtle aroma.
All types of zest belong to weak, soft spices, so the zest can be used in larger doses compared to other spices. They use the zest to taste, focusing in terms not on grams, but on teaspoons, since the zest is a delicate spice that does not drown out the taste of food.
The measure of the norm should be taste - the appearance of a bitter aftertaste when crossing the border of the permissible volume.
Zest is added to hot dishes 3-5 minutes before cooking or after the end of the heat treatment and the dish is allowed to brew for several minutes under the lid.

Zest is introduced into all dishes in powdered ground form. Zest goes well with most spices, is part of the traditional oriental five spice seasoning, along with coriander, cinnamon, cumin and black pepper. When cooking baked meat, ground dry zest can replace salt.

I won't list recipes here that use lemon zest, but I'll give you some original ways to use it in food.

* Keep brown sugar flowing.
If your brown sugar is more like refined sugar, try adding some lemon rind (removing all traces of zest from it first) to keep it moist and free-flowing. (In all recipes using lemon peel, always clean the surface well to remove dirt and wax).

*By the way, if you don't like sour tea, but if you want to enjoy the lemon taste and aroma - add not lemon slices to tea, but its zest. Or even simpler: cut off a small part of the rind from a lemon and put it in your tea.

* Dried peel.
The peel of a lemon can be finely grated and it will retain all the flavor of the lemon. The peel can be used fresh, dried or frozen. (If you know you'll be harvesting the rind, it's easier to grate it while it's still on the lemon before squeezing the juice.) To dry the peel, spread it in a thin layer on a towel and leave to dry completely, then pour into a jar. To freeze the skins, use a special freezer container. Lemon peels are used in salads, marinades, baked goods, cereal products, etc.

* Lemon Sugar
Sugar with a fresh and pleasant lemon flavor - what could be better? In order to prepare such sugar, we need: a plastic bag with a zipper, 2-3 cups of sugar and fresh zest of several lemons.

I want to note that the more zest, the richer the sugar will have a lemon taste and aroma. How to prepare lemon sugar: pour granulated sugar into a bag with a zipper and send fresh zest there, mix well and leave for several hours in an open bag so that the sugar is a little sticky (a couple of hours will be enough). Next, close the package, shake the sugar properly and send it to storage in a dry, dark place.

* Candied fruit.
You can also make candied fruits from grapefruit peel. Candied fruits are easy to prepare, because it's just a candied peel, and you can eat them just like that, dipping them in melted chocolate, adding them to cookies, sweets or bread.

* Cooking cookies with lemon peel.
If you have prepared the peel, be sure to add it to the cookies.
It will surprise you with its amazing taste!

* Flagella from lemon peel.
Lemon peel strips, which curl into flagella when dried, are good for use in cocktails, sodas or regular drinking water. Use a vegetable peeler or knife to prepare them, carefully removing the bitter white flesh.
These flagella can also be frozen in a container or bag.

* Preparation of lemon extract.
Make lemon peel flagella (above) and dry them upside down on a plate for 3-4 days. Put them in a blender and grind until flour. Use as an extract in cooking recipes.

* Spicy salt
A very interesting recipe is spicy salt with lemon and a mixture of peppers. For cooking, we need: a third of a glass of a mixture of dried peppers (sold in any store), zest of 4 lemons and a glass of salt.
We rub the zest as finely as possible. Mix with pepper and leave to dry and grind in a blender. Then mix the spices with salt (preferably sea salt) and pour into a hermetically sealed jar. Can be added to any dish

* Preparation of lemon pepper.
Mix lemon extract (above) with freshly ground pepper.

* Olive oil infused with lemon peel
Olive oil infused with lemon zest is made very simply: pour the freshest lemon zest into a glass container, pour in oil and leave for two weeks in a dark place. It is better not to close the lid. Shake the zest from time to time. Next, we filter the oil, after crushing the zest in a bottle of oil with the handle of a wooden spoon (so that all the essential oils come out). Strained lemon-olive oil is stored in a glass bottle with a closed lid.

* Lemon tincture
Tasting lemon tincture is another great way to use lemon zest. How to cook: for 250 ml of vodka we take the freshest zest of 6 lemons, mix these ingredients in a glass bottle, close tightly and leave to infuse for 4-6 weeks, depending on how rich we need the citrus taste.

* Lemon zest in ice cubes
A great addition to drinks and cocktails, especially summer ones, will be a few ice cubes, to which we will add fine lemon zest. You can also cut the lemon peel into thin strips and freeze them in order to add them to cocktails even without ice.

* Butter with zest and herbs
Mix dried or fresh herbs and finely grated lemon zest with butter (using a blender or just finely chop with a knife).
Lay out the mass from one edge of a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a roll, tamping the butter well. Then place the roll wrapped in paper in the refrigerator for a few hours and the Lemon Peel Spiced Oil is ready to use.

In the house...

Lemon juice contains about 5-6% citric acid and a pH level between 2 and 3. This makes it
an ideal assistant in the safe cleaning of kitchen surfaces from scale and stains of mineral origin.

* Removal of sebaceous stains.
Grease on pans? Are the cooking zones overgrown with grease? If your kitchen has been sauteed, try using lemon halves before resorting to toxic cleaners. Sprinkle some salt (for abrasion) on half a lemon and rub it on the greasy stain, then wipe the surface with a rag. (Be careful with marble or any acid-sensitive surfaces.)

* Lemon vinegar to remove stains and grease
All-purpose cleaner - lemon vinegar. It effectively removes various contaminants. Put the crushed peel in a glass container and fill with vinegar, close the lid. After two weeks, strain and add water in a ratio of 50:50. You will get a tool that can clean almost everything. Lemon vinegar also has strong disinfectant properties.

* Cleaning the kettle or coffee maker.
To descale your kettle, fill it with water, add a handful of finely chopped lemon zest and put it all on the fire. After boiling, let the kettle with this liquid stand for an hour, pour out the liquid and rinse the kettle well. To clean the coffee maker, you need to put ice, salt and lemon zest in it, shake it all well for a minute or two, shake it out and rinse the coffee maker. Everything will shine!

* Microwave cleaning.
Microwave cooking, especially bad ones, usually leads to a quick loss of cleanliness and appearance of the latter. The stains may look like dried pieces of cement. Before you get your hands on a chemical cleaner, try this: Add lemon zest to a microwave-safe dish half-filled with water. Turn on the oven at full power for 5 minutes, let the water boil and the steam condense on the walls of the microwave. Then just take out the dishes and wipe off all that dirt with a damp cloth.

* Deodorization of the trash can.
Lemon zest can also be used to deodorize the place with the worst smell - the trash can - and give the kitchen a fresh aroma. This, by the way, is a good last use of lemon after some other of these tips.

* Polishing of chrome surfaces.
Mineral deposits on a chrome faucet, however, as well as on other surfaces made of this metal, are easily removed with a lemon. Rub such a surface with a squeezed half of a lemon, rinse and lightly polish with a soft cloth.

* Polishing of copper surfaces.
Half a lemon dipped in salt or baking soda can be used to clean and refresh copper, brass, and stainless steel dishes. With this half of the lemon, you need to rub the contaminated area and leave for 5 minutes. Then the dishes should be washed with warm water and polished dry.

* Stainless steel sink cleaning.
Use the same method as for cleaning chrome surfaces.

* Repelling insects.
If uninvited guests have settled in your house - cockroaches, ants, moths, fleas - put the zest at the doors, window sills, in cracks and crevices.
These insects cannot stand the citrus smell.

* Making a scented humidifier.
If the air in your home is dried up by heating in winter, lemon will again come to the rescue. Fill a bowl with water, add lemon zest to the water and place on the stove. After boiling, reduce the fire to a minimum and leave it like that for a while. The air will be humidified and filled with a fresh aroma.

* Refresh your cutting board.
Due to its low pH, lemon has antibacterial properties, making it an excellent cleaner for many kitchen surfaces, including cutting boards. After disinfecting, rub the surface of the board with half a lemon, leave for a few minutes and rinse.

For beauty...

* Skin use.
You can make your skin glow. To do this, simply wipe your face with a peel. Citric acid stimulates cell regeneration, removes the stratum corneum, brightens and refreshes the skin.
Natural fruit acids also regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands and prevent acne. The activity of free radicals leads to the appearance of early signs of aging and age spots. The antioxidants in the zest help eliminate them.

* Acne treatment
The astringent properties of the lemon peel and its antibacterial qualities are great for cleaning pores, removing blackheads and getting rid of oily sheen.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of grated lemon zest (20 g),
• 1 teaspoon sugar (5 g)
• 2 tablespoons cucumber juice (20 ml).

How to use:

• mix lemon zest, sugar and cucumber juice to a smooth paste,
• apply on face and leave for 15 minutes,
• Lightly rub the skin in a circular motion, then rinse with cold water.

* Lightening age spots.
Many folk recipes advise using lemon zest to lighten age spots. To do this, put a small piece of lemon peel on the stain and leave for an hour.

* Skin softening
If you notice that your skin on your elbows, heels or knees has darkened and become dry, take advantage of the emollient properties of lemon peel. Mix some baking soda, zest and citrus juice, apply to problem areas and enjoy velvety skin.

* Softening dry elbows.
Use half a lemon sprinkled with baking soda. Just dip your elbow into the lemon and swirl it around for a few minutes as if you were going to squeeze the juice out of it. Then rinse your elbows and wipe dry.

* Making a sugar scrub:
Mix half a cup of sugar with lemon zest and olive oil until you get the consistency of sour cream.
Wet the skin of the body under the shower, turn off the water and massage the mixture onto the skin, then rinse.

* Lemon peeling
Dead skin cells can be removed with alpha and beta hydroxy acids found in lemon.
There are several recipes for lemon peel scrubs, and some scrubs can be found ready-made in specialty stores.
You can make your own lemon peel:

• Use a grater to grate the lemon zest.
• Put 100 g of sour cream and 5-8 drops of rosemary oil into a container with zest.
• Apply the mixture on the skin and rinse after 15-20 minutes. This procedure is advised to do 1-2 times a week.

* Strengthen nails
Use the lemon zest, yellow side, to rub on your nails.

* Nail bleach
If you notice that your nails have become yellowish and weak, then you can add a little grated lemon peel to your clear polish or manicure base. Or you can rub fresh zest directly into the nail plate before coloring.

Ingredients:

• zest of 1 lemon,
• clear varnish - 1 vial.

How to use:

• grate lemon zest and add to a bottle of varnish,
• varnish your nails as usual.

Alternative way: 2 times a day, rub the nail plates with the white side of the peel.

Interesting fact:

Zest was introduced as a spice only in the Middle Ages. The gourmets of ancient Greece and Rome considered the zest unworthy of culinary use because of its unpleasant, in their opinion, taste and smell.

And in Europe of the 12th-16th centuries, the zest was included not only in collections of recipes, but also in dream books. Seasoning dishes with zest in a dream, according to the interpretation, portends selfless work for the benefit of others.
Based on materials from Kharovchane.rf, www.wmj.ru, www.shalafan.ru, pri-gotovim.ru

That, in fact, is all the tricks. You already knew all this, didn't you?

We thoughtlessly throw away many parts of the food, which, nevertheless, can benefit our body. Just such substances include various cleanings, including citrus peel. This is both lemon zest and grapefruit zest and zest. This product is a source of a mass of useful substances, it is often used in cooking and in traditional medicine. The topic of our conversation today will be lemon zest, what is it, let's talk, discuss recipes with lemon zest, and answer the question of what its beneficial properties and contraindications are.

What is lemon peel?

Lemon zest is the topmost layer of the peel, it is he who has a pronounced bright color and contains a lot of essential oils and other useful substances.

To obtain such a product, the fruit is scalded with boiling water, and the zest is cut off with an extremely sharp knife, like a spiral ribbon. You can also grate it on a grater.

Lemon zest - benefits and harms

Benefits of Lemon Peel

Lemon peel is rich in a significant amount of fiber, it contains a lot of potassium, carotene, magnesium, calcium, folic acid and beta-carotene.

Such a product can be used to prevent osteoporosis, as well as to eliminate the inflammatory process caused by. There is evidence that lemon peel perfectly removes various toxins and carcinogens from the body.

The systematic inclusion of zest in the diet allows you to slow down the growth of oncological lesions by an order of magnitude. This product also has strong antibacterial properties. Traditional medicine specialists use lemon peel to eliminate bacterial and fungal diseases, treat anemia and prevent thrombosis.

Lemon peel has a mass in its composition, which makes it useful for immunity and for the prevention of respiratory ailments. This product is a source of vitamin P, which protects blood vessels from fragility and has a positive effect on heart health.

Essential oils of lemon peel improve mood and have a good tonic effect. Simply chewing such a substance will help to cope with throat diseases. Also, lemon peel is not bad, improves blood circulation, neutralizes ear infections, prevents varicose veins and adds elasticity to blood vessels.

Is lemon peel dangerous, what is the harm from it?

Lemon peel can harm patients suffering from indigestion. You should not use it if you have been diagnosed with an ulcer, gastritis or enteritis. Also, this substance often provokes allergic reactions.

Of course, excessive consumption of zest can also harm. Overeating is fraught with the development of heartburn or nausea.

Lemon peel recipes

How to make a cupcake with lemon zest (recipe)

To prepare such a delicious dish, you need to prepare one hundred and fifty grams of refined, two hundred grams, two hundred grams of powdered sugar, four tablespoons and four chicken eggs. In addition, use one hundred and fifty grams of sour cream, a couple of tablespoons of baking powder and a teaspoon of lemon zest.

To soak the cake, you will need three tablespoons of powdered sugar and three tablespoons of lemon juice.

In a large bowl, mix eggs with powdered sugar. It is best to mix with a whisk. Add sour cream, zest and lemon juice to a bowl. Pour in the vegetable oil and mix well until smooth. Add flour and baking powder to the resulting mass. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour the finished dough into the prepared mold. Send it to the oven, preheated to one hundred and seventy to one hundred and eighty degrees, and bake a cake with lemon peel for forty to forty-five minutes. Cupcake for tea with lemon zest should please you!

Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice. Spread this mixture on a hot cupcake, lubricate until the sweet liquid is completely gone. Remove the cooled cake from the mold and serve.

freezer lemon yogurt recipe

To prepare such a delicious dessert, you need to prepare three 4.5% vanilla yogurt, sixty milliliters of lemon juice, seventy-five grams of sugar, 4-6 teaspoons of lemon zest and a glass.

Transfer the "yogurt" to a convenient plastic container and send it to the freezer until frozen (just to grab). Take sugar (without a teaspoon), lemon juice and zest. Mix until sugar dissolves. Transfer the "frozen" yogurt to a blender and blend until soft. Pour the lemon and sugar into the blender bowl and beat again. Spread the resulting mass in bowls and send to the freezer for half an hour.

To make the sauce, blend the raspberries with the remaining sugar in a blender until smooth. Leave for a quarter of an hour for the juice to stand out. Pour the frozen yogurt with the prepared juice and serve.

Roast lamb in the oven in a sleeve with lemon zest

To prepare such a delicious dish, you need to prepare two and a half kilograms. Lamb meat marinade: a teaspoon, a quarter cup of honey, a couple of tablespoons of mustard, a couple of tablespoons of chopped rosemary (fresh), a teaspoon and the same amount of lemon zest, three cloves of garlic.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix honey with mustard, rosemary, black pepper, lemon zest and finely chopped garlic. Apply the prepared marinade to the meat. Place the lamb in the refrigerator overnight. Place the prepared meat in the oven, inserting it into the sleeve, heated to two hundred and thirty degrees, sprinkling it with salt. Bake for twenty minutes, then reduce the temperature to two hundred degrees and bake for another hour. After that, let the lamb stand for ten minutes, cut it and serve it to the table.

Additional Information

Cooking lemon zest is possible not only for culinary purposes. Lemon peel, as well as the lemon itself, can be used to treat a variety of pathological conditions.

Prevention and treatment of vascular atherosclerosis. Traditional medicine experts advise grinding dry zest to a powder state. Such a tool will help prevent and cure atherosclerosis. It should be taken one to three grams three times a day.

If you boil the peel of a lemon in sugar or honey until soft, this remedy will help improve digestion in the stomach.

Folk treatment for head pain. If you are worried about a severe headache, cut the peel from the lemon as thin as possible, peel it from the remnants of the white skin and attach it to the temple for a quarter of an hour.

To remove corns on the toe, foot. Also, the zest will help to cope with calluses on the legs. To achieve a lasting therapeutic effect, it is necessary to thoroughly steam the feet in hot water, wipe dry. Tie a lemon peel to the problem area. Carry out this procedure several times (within several days), then steam your legs again and remove the callus.

Rheumatism of the joints folk treatment with lemon along with zest. To prepare the medicine, it is necessary to prepare three lemons with a peel and three peeled heads of garlic. Pass such raw materials through a meat grinder. Pour the finished gruel with one liter of boiling water and let it brew for a day. Strained medicine must be taken in a quarter cup three times a day immediately before a meal.

For those who are looking for what they can increase blood pressure you can add one more tool. Lemon peel tincture will help to cope with hypotension, which is accompanied by fainting. To prepare the drug, you need to grind one hundred grams of dry lemon peel and combine it with a liter of vodka. Insist for three weeks in a rather dark place. Take twenty-five to thirty drops three times a day.

Inflammation of the mouth and tongue- treatment by chewing lemon peel. Including help to cope with sore throat, stomatitis, pharyngitis, etc. In addition, this procedure perfectly freshens the breath.

To reduce a wart with vinegar and lemon zest. To do this, you need to remove it from two lemons, chop and pour half a glass of thirty percent vinegar. Infuse for weeks in a glass container with a tightly closed lid. Strain the medicine, soak a cotton-gauze swab in it, and apply it to the wart area. Repeat the procedure several times a day.

Lemon peel is an amazingly useful product that can help in the treatment of many ailments. And when used in cooking, this substance gives ready-made dishes an amazing aroma and taste.

kerescan - Aug 1st, 2015

The zest is the yellow rind thinly sliced ​​from a lemon. It contains essential oils that have a fragrant smell. It is bitter-sweet in taste, slightly sugary. Lemon peel is both a spice and a medicine. Its beneficial properties are explained by the vitamins and minerals it contains.

Because of this, it is a good prophylactic against colds, a good antibacterial agent, with its help the gums are treated when they bleed. It reduces blood cholesterol levels and has a beneficial effect on heart function. It is advisable to use lemon zest for lovers - it is a weak aphrodisiac.

But if you mix the zest with wine, chocolate, honey or some spices, then its benefits are enhanced. These spices include cloves, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, mint, black pepper. Therefore, lemon peel is widely used in cooking. Do not do without it pies, charlottes, muffins, buns, ice cream. It gives a delicate flavor to sweet dishes. Lemon zest also improves the taste of salads, cold vegetable soups, if added to a dish immediately before serving. In hot soups, add zest just before the end of cooking or half a minute after cooking is completed. The zest is used when preparing meat and fish rolls. It is also appropriate in the preparation of stuffed fish, jellied meats and casseroles.

Description

Lemon zest is the outer layer of the lemon peel and is rich in essential oils. To obtain this spice, used for culinary purposes, lemon fruits are washed, scalded with boiling water and the zest is cut off from them in the form of a spiral ribbon. Do not forget that the knife must be very sharp, otherwise you will not achieve perfect thinness. If the peel is cut rather thickly, then the color of the zest after drying will acquire a yellowish-brown hue, and if you do everything right, it will remain lemon yellow, with little or no change.

In cooking, lemon zest is used mainly for baking muffins, Easter cakes, charlottes, puddings and cakes. Often added to meat dishes, salads, and, finally, just tea. This will give your favorite drink the taste and aroma of fresh lemons. The calorie content of lemon peel is 47 kcal per hundred grams of spice.

By the way, this spice was not always popular: for example, in ancient times, the benefits of lemon peel were not understood and they called it foul-smelling. Only with the onset of the Middle Ages, it began to be considered a spice that participated in the confectionery sacrament. Catching the delicate aroma of yellow peel, cooks began to use it in the preparation of soups, aspic, sauces and various sauces. It is interesting that in Spain even now they prefer to sprinkle veal with this fragrant spice, using it as an alternative to salt. The main secret is to add natural flavor a couple of minutes before cooking.

Lemon zest in a slow cooker: where it is used

Lemon zest is a fairly versatile product, as it is found in many dishes. And lemon zest in a slow cooker is added when preparing various sauces for meat, meat dishes, pastries. For example, to make lemon pie, lemon zest is added directly to the dough, giving it a pleasant lemon flavor. Lemon jam is especially delicious in a slow cooker. In this case, the lemon peel is peeled off from several fruits, the lemon is additionally cut into slices and all this is cooked in a slow cooker along with sugar to a jelly-like consistency. Ready jam has a characteristic lemon smell and a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

Lemon zest gives the finished dish an exquisite taste, highlighting some products. It is great when fresh ingredients need to be given a bright aroma and an unforgettable taste. Lemon zest in a slow cooker is used not only as an additional ingredient in a dish, it is often used in small quantities as a natural flavor.

Lemon zest in a slow cooker: how to store

Lemon zest is easy to make yourself. But you don't have to use it all at once. Dry the zest enough, then grind to a powder state. In this form, lemon zest is stored for quite a long time, while it retains all its culinary value. Lemon peel powder can also be added to pastry dough, creams, jams, or various sauces for fish and meat.

Benefits of lemon peel

It is impossible not to mention the benefits of lemon peel as a strong antibacterial agent: if you have a sore throat or purulent sore throat, just chew the crust and it will become much easier.

The beneficial properties of lemon peel are due to the huge content of vitamin C (this vital substance in it is almost three times more than in the pulp of a ripe fruit). Therefore, the regular use of this fragrant and exquisite spice in food will have a positive effect on your health, and your immune system will “thank” you in the midst of SARS and colds epidemics with excellent health.

Damage to lemon peel

In addition to the undeniable advantages of this spice, one cannot fail to mention the dangers of lemon peel, which can manifest itself in the presence of peptic ulcer. Also, in addition to the harmful effects on tooth enamel, lemon peel can provoke the appearance of allergic reactions, which is characteristic of almost all citrus plants. If you have high acidity, you will either have to limit the use of lemon zest, or even refuse it altogether, if you do not want to "acquire" heartburn.

Calorie Lemon zest 47 kcal.

The energy value of the product Lemon zest (Proportion of proteins, fats, carbohydrates):

Proteins: 1.5 g (~6 kcal)
Fat: 0.3 g (~3 kcal)
Carbohydrates: 5.4 g (~22 kcal)

Energy ratio (b|g|y): 13%|6%|46%

Zest is effective in cancer prevention

Salvestrol is one of the most important components of lemon peel. This substance, in combination with limonene, can prevent the development of cancer cells in the human body. Therefore, the use of zest is one of the ways to prevent cancer.

Helps reduce weight

The peel of this sour fruit contains a substance such as pectin. Many women know him as a component that effectively helps in the fight for a slim figure. Therefore, by regularly consuming lemon zest, you can find a reliable assistant, a splitter of excess fat, capable of maintaining the beauty of the figure.

Removes toxins

Lemon peel is rich in a bioflavonoid, better known as vitamin P. This is a very multifunctional substance. Firstly, during metabolism, it is able to reduce the harm of some oxidative reactions occurring in the body. Secondly, it effectively removes toxins from the body, for example, those that contribute to the emergence of addiction to all kinds of alcoholic beverages or a tendency to chronic overeating, excessive food intake.

Helps maintain youthful skin

Lemon peel is high in antioxidants and free radicals, substances that play a big role in maintaining youthful and healthy skin. Regular use of the zest of the sour fruit will help the skin stay firm for a long time, resist the appearance of wrinkles, as well as resist the appearance of pigmentation and discoloration. An interesting fact is that lemon peel can successfully replace tonic, which is often used against oily skin. You can also use the peel to make a body scrub.

Helps to get rid of age spots

If you regularly wipe your face with lemon peel, then soon you will be surprised by the changes. With the help of zest, you will be able to rid your skin of blackheads, pimples and many other imperfections. It will be especially useful for people suffering from age spots. Many folk recipes advise putting a small piece of lemon peel on the age spot and leaving it for an hour. This truly magical substance tones the skin, has a whitening effect, and also makes the skin toned and smooth.

Strengthens bones

One good source of calcium is lemon peel, and high amounts of vitamin C allow the body to absorb calcium, which helps strengthen bones. 100 grams of peel contains about 134 milligrams of calcium. If you regularly eat the skin of this sour fruit, you can avoid the occurrence of diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatism.

Supports immunity

As mentioned above, lemon peel contains a large amount of vitamin C, which, by the way, is more in the zest than in the juice from this sour fruit and even in the fruit itself. 100 grams of lemon peel contains about 129 milligrams of vitamin C. This allows you not only to maintain the necessary level of immunity, but also to monitor oral health. Lemon peel is able to eliminate unpleasant odor, prevent bleeding gums, the appearance of various microorganisms that harm the teeth.

Promotes proper heart function

Comfortable and proper functioning of the heart is facilitated by the use of a product such as lemon peel. The potassium contained in it in a significant amount helps the heart muscle. There are approximately 160 milligrams of potassium per 100 grams of lemon peel. In addition, substances such as polyphenols, which can lower cholesterol levels in the body, also affect the functioning of the heart.

disinfecting effect

Among other things, lemon peel is famous for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. These medicinal properties are applicable not only in dermatology. Lemon peel is used in the prevention and treatment of thrombosis and anemia. Also a valuable property of the peel of this sour fruit is that it is able to cleanse the liver and improve blood circulation.

Tincture on lemon peel has no less set of medicinal properties.

Harm of lemon peel

Despite the abundance of useful properties, some people still need to be careful with a product such as lemon zest. What are these people? Those who suffer from diseases such as stomach ulcers, for example, and other digestive disorders. The fact is that due to the high content of citric acid in the peel, the mucous membrane will be irritated, which can lead to severe heartburn or general discomfort in the stomach area. Also, the zest should be handled with care by people prone to allergies, since this product, along with other citrus fruits, can cause an allergic reaction in the body in the form of urticaria.

Lemon peel on the farm

If you toss a little peel in the trash can, the bad smell will disappear. Lemon zest can also be refrigerated. Then it will not only absorb unpleasant odors, but also fill the refrigerator with a pleasant aroma. Lemon zest will help get rid of scale that has formed in the kettle. Lemon peel can be used to increase the humidity in the room.

Harm and contraindications

People with high acidity are not recommended to use lemon peel, as it can provoke heartburn. In addition, this seasoning is contraindicated in peptic ulcer disease. In some cases, lemon peel can cause allergic reactions.