For Zest we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Candy Making and Food.

Zest (Candy Making)

Sometimes known as peel or rind. Thin, colored outer coating of citrus fruit that contains the essential oil extracts that gives the fruit its distinctive flavor. A small amount of zest gives a strong characteristic flavor of the fruit. Citrus zest is used extensively in sweet or savory dishes wherever the flavor of citrus fruit is required. Zest can be grated from fruit using the fine side of a standard grater - be careful to only remove the colored zest and not the white pith underneath which imparts a bitter flavor, the best way to avoid this happening is to turn the fruit frequently when grating. Alternatively use a zester - a small tool which efficiently removes the zest by running it down the skin of the fruit.

Zest (Food)

Zest is the thin, brightly colored, outermost layer of the peel of a citrus fruit. Containing most of the peel's aromatic essential oils, it provides lively flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.

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