What is Orange Zest? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Orange Zest?

Orange zest is the finely grated skin of the orange, a citrus fruit with a sweet and mildly tart flavor. The zest has none of the tartness but a floral flavor that tastes like the orange blossom smells, mixed with a gentle bitterness. When using zest, one should be careful to only remove the orange skin and not the bitter, white pith underneath. Orange zest is used to flavor desserts, such as cake batters and can be used in sauces and some savory items.

What does Orange 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.

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Orange Zest Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon6g

Tablespoon Orange Zest

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	6kcal	0%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	2g	1%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	0mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Orange Zest?

1 Tablespoon of Orange Zest contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Orange Zest?

1 Tablespoon of Orange Zest contains 2 g of carbs.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Orange Zest?

There are 6 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Orange Zest.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Orange Zest?

There are 2 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Orange Zest.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Orange Zest?

There are 27 calories in 1 oz of Orange Zest.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Orange Zest?

There are 440 calories in 1 pound of Orange Zest.