Simply the Zest

Zest adds a vibrant, citrus essence to both sweet and savory recipes, enhancing the overall flavor profile. It’s a versatile ingredient used in cooking, baking, and mixology to create the sensory experience. For baking and pastry, incorporating The Perfect Purée zests to batters, doughs, or glazes, imparts a refreshing and tangy note that balances sweetness while enhancing the complexity of the dish. In culinary endeavors, The Perfect Purée Lemon Zest, Orange Zest, and Lime Zest are a culinary powerhouse, adding aromatic citrus flavor to a range of creations, making it a go-to ingredient for chefs and home cooks alike.

The peel of the lemon has been used for centuries to flavor foods. Our Lemon Zest is finely minced using only the outer peel of the lemon – no bitter pith – mixed with 50% sugar. This ‘knuckle saver’ ingredient base is every baker’s friend! Lemon Zest adds texture and mouth-feel to your desserts, sauces, glazes, and soups, along with natural lemon flavor from the oil found in the rind. It offers a more delicious and intense lemon flavor than lemon juice.

Our Lime Zest is an aromatic icon, created using the outer peel of fresh premium limes and finely minced with 50% sugar. Crafted to enhance flavor, it adds a punchy tang to desserts like key lime pie or to cocktails with lime juice. It is also ideal for adding vibrancy in flavor and color to savory recipes. A bold flavor, it completes our zest family with Orange Zest and Lemon Zest.

The peel of the orange has been used for centuries to flavor foods. Our Sweet Orange Zest is finely minced using only the outer peel of the orange – no bitter pith – and minced with 50% sugar. This ‘knuckle saver’ ingredient base is every baker’s friend! Sweet Orange Zest adds texture and mouth-feel along with natural orange flavor from the oil found in the rind. Orange Zest is the perfect citrus ingredient for sauces, frosting, candies, and savory dishes.