Ingredient

Lemon Peel Zest

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Lemon peel zest is used to add a bright, fresh, citrus flavor to a …

What it is

Lemon peel zest is the outer, brightly colored layer of a lemon's peel. It is scraped or finely grated from the fruit, often by hand or using a zester tool. The zest contains volatile oils that give lemons their characteristic aroma and flavor.

Why it's used

Lemon peel zest is used to add a bright, fresh, citrus flavor to a wide variety of foods. Manufacturers add it to baked goods like cakes, cookies, and muffins, as well as savory dishes, sauces, and marinades. It is valued for its intense lemon aroma and taste without the tartness of the juice.

Health notes

Lemon peel zest is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. It is not typically evaluated by international bodies like JECFA or EFSA as it is considered a food ingredient rather than a specific additive. At typical consumption levels found in food, it does not pose health concerns.

Allergen info

Lemon peel zest is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Lemon Peel Zest

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FURLANI Ann's Biscuits Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 425kcal 5Protein 22.5Fat 50Carbs Edda's Cake Company Mini Bundt Cake, Key Lime Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 382kcal 4.4Protein 19.1Fat 48.5Carbs Lemon Blueberry Almond Thin Cookies, Lemon Blueberry Nonni's Foods LLC Lemon Blueberry Almond Thin Cookies, Lemon Blueberry Cookies & Biscuits 300kcal 10Protein 6.7Fat 53.3Carbs Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association Bard Valley Natural Delights, Date Rolls, Lemon Coconut, Lemon Coconut Candy 344kcal 0Protein 10.9Fat 65.6Carbs Nonni's Foods LLC Limoncello Pistachio Biscotti Crackers & Biscotti 458kcal 8.3Protein 16.7Fat 70.8Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Lemon Arugula Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 230kcal 5Protein 19Fat 10Carbs Cafe Valley Inc Cream Cheese Cake Bites, Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 429kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 50Carbs Raley's Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce, Lemon Thyme Butter & Spread High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 112kcal 0.8Protein 8.8Fat 7.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Cream Cheese Cake Bites, Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 431kcal 4.2Protein 23.6Fat 50Carbs Madeleines, Lemon Ly Brothers Corporation Madeleines, Lemon Cookies & Biscuits 450kcal 5Protein 25Fat 50Carbs Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd. Lemon Pepper Grilling & Dipping Sauce, Lemon Pepper Herbs & Spices High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 38.9Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Lemon Bars, Lemon Cookies & Biscuits —kcal 4Protein 14Fat 54Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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