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    Kitchen Dictionary: zest

    Zest is the colored portion of the rind of the orange, lemon, or other citrus fruits. It is NOT the underlying white, pith portion of the peel. Usually removed from the fruit by use of a grater or specially designed zester. To zest, is to remove this part of the fruit.

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    Season: available year-round

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    Nutrition Facts

    Calculated for 1 tbsp
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Calories 5
    Calories from Fat 0 (1%)
    Total Fat 0.0g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 0mg 0%
    Potassium 12mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 1.5g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
    Sugars 0.6g
    Protein 0.1g 0%

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