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Lemon fruit peel cut (Citrus limonum) - Apophycaire
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Lemon fruit peel cut – Citrus limonum
Main virtue: invigorating and aromatic.
Main use: infusion, culinary flavoring, natural care
Derived from the dried outer peel of the ripe fruit, lemon zest ( Citrus limonum ) is a natural resource highly valued in cooking, infusions and homemade cosmetics. Its richness in essential oils and aromatic compounds gives it a tangy and fresh note, ideal for stimulating and flavoring preparations.
Packaging: 100g to 10kg
If you would like other packaging, dosage forms or other culture origins, please contact us.
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Citrus limonum – cut fruit peel
Lemon peel is obtained by drying the zest of the fruit. It is used in infusions for its invigorating flavor, in cooking to enhance desserts or savory dishes, and in cosmetic treatments for its invigorating and refreshing properties.
Description
Light yellow to orange, dried pieces of zest with an intense, fruity aroma. Crisp texture, bright lemony taste.
Nomenclature
- Common names: Lemon, lemon peel, zest
- Latin name: Citrus limonum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Part used: Fruit peel (zest)
- Shape: Cut
- Origin: Mediterranean Basin, subtropical Asia
- English name: Lemon peel
- German name: Zitronenschale
- Name in Spanish: Cáscara de limón
- Name in Italian: Scorza di limone
- Name in Arabic: قشر الليمون (Qishr al-laymūn)
Main virtues
Traditionally used for its gentle digestive properties and its ability to flavor infusions, lemon peel is also appreciated in natural cosmetics for its toning effects on the skin.
Main constituents
Essential oils (limonene, citral), flavonoids, citric acid, vitamin C, pectin.
Use and dosage
- Infusion: 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, let infuse for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cuisine: in pastries, jams, savory dishes and marinades.
- Cosmetic: oily macerate or tonic lotion (external use only).
Precautions, side effects and contraindications
- Do not confuse with chemically treated zest (prefer untreated zest).
- May be photosensitizing in essential oil form (not concerned here).
History and origin
Lemon has been cultivated for over 2,000 years in Asia and has spread throughout the Mediterranean basin. Its rind is used both in cooking and in traditional medicine for its rich aroma and mild digestive benefits.
Miscellaneous information
- Packaging: kraft bag or airtight jar.
- Storage: dry, away from light.
- Appearance: yellow to orange, dry pieces.
- Smell: lively, lemony and tangy.
Sources and references
- Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
- Corpus of Culinary Phytotherapy
- Home Herbalism Manual
- Works on aromatic and condiment plants
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CIT11C050
Data sheet
- Crop Type
- Conventional cultivation
- Forme galénique
- Coupe standard
Specific References
En France, les plantes médicinales sont classées par l’ANSM en deux grandes listes :
- Liste A : plantes médicinales présumées actives, dont l’usage est autorisé uniquement sous encadrement (officines, médicaments, préparations magistrales). Certaines sont partiellement en vente libre si elles figurent parmi les 148 plantes autorisées par le décret du 1er septembre 2008.
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Lemon fruit peel cut – Citrus limonum
Main virtue: invigorating and aromatic.
Main use: infusion, culinary flavoring, natural care
Derived from the dried outer peel of the ripe fruit, lemon zest ( Citrus limonum ) is a natural resource highly valued in cooking, infusions and homemade cosmetics. Its richness in essential oils and aromatic compounds gives it a tangy and fresh note, ideal for stimulating and flavoring preparations.
Packaging: 100g to 10kg
If you would like other packaging, dosage forms or other culture origins, please contact us.