What is Lemon Zest? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lemon Zest?

Lemon zest is used in dishes to brighten the flavors and add a lemon flavor that is floral, citrusy, and anything but sour. Lemon zest comes from the yellow skin of the lemon. When using zest, none of the white pith underneath should be used, as it tastes bitter. The skin is shaved off in tiny pieces and this is what is called lemon zest, which also refers to the small size. The zest contains aromatic lemon oil and not juice. The small size of the zest makes it easy to incorporate into dishes such as pasta or into a cake batter.

What does Lemon Zest Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

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Lemon Zest Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon2g

Teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	1kcal	0%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	0mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Lemon Zest?

1 Teaspoon of Lemon Zest contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lemon Zest?

1 Teaspoon of Lemon Zest contains 0 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Lemon Zest?

1 Teaspoon of Lemon Zest contains 18 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Lemon Zest?

There are 1 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Lemon Zest.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Zest?

There are 3 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Zest.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Lemon Zest?

There are 45 calories in 1 Cup of Lemon Zest.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Lemon Zest?

There are 13 calories in 1 oz of Lemon Zest.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Lemon Zest?

There are 213 calories in 1 pound of Lemon Zest.