Lemon peel: use, benefits and harms. Recipes with lemon peel

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People often discuss the use of the pulp of the fruit, unfairly ignoring the lemon zest. But the rind of this representative of the citrus contains less nutrients. Zest is used in cooking, traditional medicine and cosmetics and even used by Housewives for domestic purposes. Read more about the beneficial and harmful properties of the rind of read on. Also you will find some interesting recipes.

Lemon Peel: use and damage

The skin of this sour fruit – a unique product, excellent cope with the solution of many problems related to medicine and cosmetology. In the peel as in pulp of the fruit, contains a large number of nutrients:

  • Enzymes.
  • Vitamins C, P;
  • Minerals (potassium, calcium);
  • Flavonoids;
  • Tissue;
  • Polyphenols.

This is only a small part of a rich composition of lemon peel. For example, potassium-a key element for the stable operation of the cardiovascular system, flavonoids and polyphenols make the zest an ideal component for creating different homemade beauty products. On the basis of the lemon peel made formulations for treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, eliminate bad cholesterol, and also acne, scurvy, and many other pathologies. In addition, peel is made essential oil. In addition to the cosmetic and alternative medicine, lemon extract is used in oil burner. Enchanting smell contributes to mood elevation, stress reduction, relaxation and reducing the harmful effects of the environment.

Ways to get lemon peel

Let us Dwell on the benefits and harms of lemon zest. So its positive qualities are as follows:

  • Neutralization of free radicals, which negatively affect the human health, causing cancer and autoimmune disease pathology in the cardiovascular system.
  • Reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood, regulation of blood pressure, cleanse the blood vessels and, as a consequence of all this, the reduced risk of stroke.
  • Reducing the risk of developing cancer due to the ability of flavonoids to prevent the division of pathologically changed cells.
  • Improvement of bones and prevention of osteoporosis, arthritis, osteoarthritis.
  • Increase the protective forces of the body, maintaining immune system function.
  • Activate the metabolism and promote weight loss.
  • Prevention of oral diseases and maintaining health of teeth, mucous membrane, gums.

Lemon Peel may cause harm if you eat it in large quantities. It is also important prior to use of the rind to thoroughly wash the fruit to remove insecticides, pesticides and other harmful substances that are used for processing.

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Citrus – one of the strongest allergens, therefore it is not recommended to use the peel people with such intolerance. Ingesting it is important not to forget that the peel contains a large amount of acids. And the pulp, it is desirable to eat for people suffering from gastritis with high acidity, or to do it in small doses, watching for their well-being.

In cosmetic purposes with caution applies with dry skin type. Whatever the purpose of using lemon peel, it is advisable to consult with the primary care physician in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Getting peel

Recipes with lemon zest

Many people wonder, is it possible to have lemon zest. If there are no contraindications and limitations, the skin was well washed and there are no restrictions in terms of use not. Only do not forget about moderation! There is even an opinion that if a little to chew the peel of any citrus, you can get rid of nausea.

To peel a snap. When the lemon is washed, scalded with boiling water and drained from the water with a towel, you can start cleaning. To remove the zest is offered in several ways. By the way, do not neglect the advice on treatment with boiling water – so it will be easier to separate the peel from the white bitter layer.

The First method – “erase” the zest using a fine grater. You need to keep a close watch starred only the yellow shell of the fruit. The second option is somewhat better. In this way it is much easier to remove the zest, so as not to catch the white layer. You need to take a sharp knife and remove it spiral, and then cut into small pieces or grate and dry. And last, the third variant-slicer.

Peel is dried for 2-3 days, and then stored in a tightly closed jar in a dry place until required. If you want to use it immediately, drying is not required.

Using in cooking

The Most widely rind of the representative of the citrus used in this area. How to use lemon zest? It is added in various dishes of poultry, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, cereals, mushrooms, curd and so on. Is a great addition to hot and cold dishes such as soups, side dishes and salads, and desserts and pastries. Grated and dried rind can in a small amount to add to a tea those who do not like highly acid drinks, but adore the flavor of the fruit.

Candied fruit and jam from the peel of the

Jam lemon peel

The Sweets that will be a great appetizer for tea. For example, to prepare the candied peel should be cut into thin strips and boil for 20 minutes to remove bitterness. Then extract the water. While the peel is cooling off, prepare the sugar syrup. For this sugar and water are mixed in a ratio of 2 to 1. When the consistency is smooth, add zest. Cook for about half an hour on low heat, stirring occasionally, and then remove the finished candied fruits in a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla sugar or other seasoning.

Jam is made the same way, only at the end do not need to remove the lemon zest from the syrup. Previously she for 2 days soaked in cold water that every 8-10 hours needs to be changed. Then peel boiled for 10 minutes and in that time, preparing the syrup. Here the calculation is slightly different: 1 liter water-600 g sugar. This amount of syrup will be enough for 200 grams of peel. When the pieces of peel are cooked, drain them on a sieve and place in the syrup. Continue to cook until thick, until the zest becomes transparent.

Cupcake with lemon peel

Cake with lemon zest

This is Probably one of the most popular delicacies, made with the zest. For preparation it is required the following products:

  • 150 g corn flour, sugar and butter;
  • 50 grams of wheat flour;
  • 3 eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder;
  • Juice of 1 lemon, 50 g sugar and 1-2 tbsp rum or brandy – to impregnate.

Butter soften (not melt!), add sugar and beat. Put eggs one by one, each time whisking the ground again. Peel to boil to get rid of the bitterness, and add in the future dough. Then pour the sifted flour and both types of baking powder. All together mix well.

To Prepare the form for the cake (with lemon peel prepared a treat it is unusually flavorful!), cover it with parchment and lay the ground. Place in oven and bake for an hour (maybe a bit longer) at 180 degrees. While he was in the oven, prepare the impregnation. In a saucepan, add sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice, optional rum or brandy. Put on low fire and wait for boiling, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes and remove from heat. As the mass hardens, if you long to stand, better to cook for impregnation just before the readiness of the cupcake. The confection can be easily pierced with a fork or skewer all over the top, and then with a tablespoon of watered syrup. To wait 10 minutes to let the cake soaked.

Homemade seasoning for various dishes

Seasoning of lemon peel

Grated zest of lemon – a great spice for many different dishes. It can be added to “clean”, and also to prepare various compositions. For example, a spicy blend. You need to mix crushed zest of 4 lemons into a glass of sea salt and 1/3 Cup of pepper. It is desirable to use a mixture of, for example, “4 pepper», which is sold in any store. All this is mixed and crushed in a blender or coffee grinder. Pour into a jar, and a universal seasoning for the first and second hot and cold dishes.

Marinade zest

Chicken with lemon zest

You Can just RUB the chicken skin before you send in the oven to be baked, so she acquired an incredible flavor and aroma. And you can prepare the marinade. It is great for chicken and Turkey. To do this, mix ½ Cup of olive oil and ¼ lemon juice. Then send to a mixture of 2 chopped garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of thyme and rosemary. Lemon peel will take the third part of the total tsp. All the ingredients are thoroughly mixed to obtain homogeneity. The marinade is cooled in the refrigerator during the day.

Drink with the zest

Drinks of lemon zest

A Refreshing tea in summer will help to endure the heat. This drink has antimicrobial, diuretic and laxative properties. To make tea you need to boil half a liter of water with the zest of one lemon for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat. Cool to about 40 degrees, add honey as desired to make a bag of green tea you can drink.

In the recipes can be found incredibly useful tincture. You will need the zest of three lemons and 150 g of peppermint that you want finely chop. All this is poured into a bottle of vodka of 0,5 l, tightly close it and store it in a dark place. Medicinal fluid is infused for weeks. About 3-4 times a day is required for her to shake. When time passes, pour the tincture into another container using cheesecloth to collect the zest and mint. It is desirable to fold the fabric in 4 layers, to small pieces not included in the liquid. A few drops of tincture can be added to drinks or dilute with water.

Ways of application and recipes with lemon zest very much. Probably much more than we knowpeople. And if you ask, it is possible to rediscover and lemon, and its zest.


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