...... is the grated outer colored portion from citrus fruits.
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Scale
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Mise en place
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Peel
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Zest
Zest is the grated outer colored portion of citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, limes). It contains the essential oils that give citrus fruits their distinctive aroma and flavor. Unlike the white pith beneath it (which is bitter), zest adds bright, concentrated citrus flavor to dishes, baked goods, and cocktails. It's obtained by carefully grating just the colored layer.
Zest is the term for the thin, flavorful, colored outer layer of a citrus fruit's peel (excluding the bitter white pith), typically removed with a grater or zester. "Peel" is broader and includes the pith, while "scale" and "mise en place" are unrelated culinary terms, making zest the precise match.