Minced Lemon Zest

by Trailhead Spice CO.

$10.95

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Minced dried lemon zest delivers bright, clean citrus flavor and a subtle bitterness without reaching for a fresh lemon. When substituting for fresh zest, use one-third of the amount specified and reconstitute by soaking briefly in water if the recipe requires. Excellent in seafood dishes, chicken marinades, rice, dressings, and baked goods where a lemon note is essential. Partners well with cloves, pepper, mint, and garlic.

Size: Medium Jar (Net: 1.95 oz)

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Ingredients

Lemon zest

About This Blend

Lemon peel contains limonene and citral ‚ the essential oil compounds responsible for lemon's fragrance ‚ in far higher concentration than the juice. Trailhead sources minced zest with the bitter white pith carefully removed before drying, ensuring only the oil-rich outer layer is preserved.

Flavor Profile

Dried lemon zest concentrates three times more essential oil than the same volume of fresh ‚ delivering vivid citrus presence without added liquid in any preparation that calls for lemon fragrance.

How To Use

Substitute at 1/3 the fresh amount ‚ dried zest is approximately three times more concentrated by volume.Soak in water for 15-20 minutes to reconstitute when a fresh-zest texture and full flavor bloom is needed.Add to marinades, vinaigrettes, and seafood preparations for bright citrus presence without reaching for a fresh lemon.