Search
Close this search box.

COOKING GLOSSARY

A dictionary of culinary terms

Zest

Disclosure: Product links, including Amazon links, will take you to our affiliate partner websites. We may earn a commission on purchases.

Definition:

Lemon zest.Zest is the outer colorful peel of a citrus fruit. It can be removed with a Microplane grater, pairing knife, or vegetable peeler, and it is often added to food to add flavor. The white portion under the zest is known as the pith, and it is typically bitter tasting.

Sizzle and Sear Kitchen Equipment Deal Alerts In Your Inbox

Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Kitchen Equipment Reviews

Best Outdoor Prep Kitchen: Keter Unity XL vs. Everdure Prep Kitchen
Review: Best Salt Shaker and Salt Container
My Weigh KD-8000 Review: Best Kitchen Scale for Home Chefs

Delicious Recipes

Pressure Cooker Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry
Spicy Seared Broccoli Side Dish
The Ultimate Cowtown Ginger Beef

Food Articles

Can you use a cooling rack in the oven?
Best Cookbooks of All Time
Simple Deep Frying Oil Solution if you Only Deep Fry a Couple Times a Year