What is Lime Zest? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lime Zest?

All citrus fruits have the very outer layer of skin that makes up the color of the fruit. Limes have green skin and underneath it is the pith which is bitter and white. To zest a lime just the green part is grated with a very fine-toothed grater. The zest is used for savory dishes and desserts and lends a bright citrusy flavor like mild-tasting lime juice with a hint of floral.

What does Lime Zest Taste Like?

Sour

Sour is one of the five main tastes. It is tart and bright, sometimes with a mouth-puckering quality. Sour is a naturally occurring flavor found in many foods, including citrus, vinegar, various dairy products, and certain fruits. Sour is used to enhance a dish or drink and is used as both a main and complimentary flavor.

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.

Lime 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 Lime Zest?

1 Teaspoon of Lime Zest contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lime Zest?

1 Teaspoon of Lime Zest contains 0 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Lime Zest?

1 Teaspoon of Lime Zest contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Lime Zest?

There are 1 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Lime Zest.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Lime Zest?

There are 3 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Lime Zest.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Lime Zest?

There are 45 calories in 1 Cup of Lime Zest.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Lime Zest?

There are 13 calories in 1 oz of Lime Zest.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Lime Zest?

There are 213 calories in 1 pound of Lime Zest.