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

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

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lemon zest

Lemon Zest Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon6g

Tablespoon Lemon Zest

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	3kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	1%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	1g	10%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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The Perfect Puree Lemon Zest, 35 Ounce - 6 per case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Lemon Zest?

1 Tablespoon of Lemon Zest contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lemon Zest?

1 Tablespoon of Lemon Zest contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Lemon Zest?

1 Tablespoon of Lemon Zest contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Lemon Zest?

1 Tablespoon of Lemon Zest contains 18 g of sugar.

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 Teaspoon of Lemon Zest?

There are 1 calories in 1 Teaspoon 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.