plan to eat the peel, zest it into drinks, or use it in recipes, wash the lemon thoroughly first. If possible, choose fruit suitable for culinary zesting and follow any local food-safety recommendations regarding waxed or treated citrus.
Here are 10 practical ways to make better use of leftover lemon peels both in the kitchen and around the home.
Why Lemon Peels Are Worth Saving
The outer yellow portion of a lemon peel contains aromatic oils responsible for much of the fruit’s distinctive fragrance. These oils make zest particularly useful
