Lemons are popular fruits that appear more often in our homes when the cold weather sets in. They contain many vitamins, so they are extremely healthy.
It turns out that lemon zest has many uses.
It can be used as an additive to cakes, desserts and sauces, and as an ingredient in household cleaning products. These are not all the possibilities of the zest.
After using a lemon, don't throw the squeezed peel in the trash. A much better idea is to chop it finely or grind it in a blender and put it in an airtight jar.
You will get a natural and cheap flavoring for cakes and desserts. It can be used in baking various types of cakes, and also added to cheesecake or apple pie.
Moreover, lemon zest will be useful for cleaning. Just pour vinegar over the zest in a 1:1 ratio.
Pour into a jar or bottle, place in a cool, dark place and leave there for about 2 weeks.
After this time, you will have a natural cleaning product suitable for cleaning your bathroom or kitchen and, most importantly, it does not contain any chemicals.
Why You Should Store Lemon Zest in the Refrigerator
Lemon zest can also be used as a natural refrigerator freshener and disinfectant.
As we know, many different bacteria accumulate there, which can lead to rapid spoilage of food.
To get rid of fungi and bacteria, simply cut the lemon peel into smaller pieces, place it on a small plate, and then place it on the middle shelf of the refrigerator.
The fresh citrus aroma will spread throughout the refrigerator, eliminating foreign odors.
To achieve this effect, the peel of one citrus fruit is enough. The aroma will begin to evaporate after a few days - then it is worth replacing the peels with new ones.
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Author: Valeria Kisternaya
