Lemon Peel and Things You Can Do With It

Lemon peel is the outer skin of the citrus fruit of the same name, which is technically referred to as the exocarp. The peel actually consists of two components—the flavedo and the outer white pith of the rind. Because the peel is where the essential oils of the fruit reside, it retains robust flavor, even when dried.

It has an active compound called limonene. The best way to keep for long is to keep it dried and it will have a sweet but tart aroma.

 Lemon peel is very useful and can be added to tea blends, mulled wine, chutneys, baked goods and seasoning blends for pickling foods.

In cosmetics: It can be added to bath salts, scrubs and herbal bath bags.

In decorative: Add it to botanical displays.In culinary:Use in pickling spice mixtures, teas, baked goods and chutneys.In household:Infuse in hot water or vinegar for use in natural household cleanersIn aromatic: Use in potpourri mixes and simmering spice blends.In industry:Lemon peel is used in the fragrance industry as a source of essential oil and in various other industries as a source of limonene.

Limonene is a chemical found in the peels of citrus fruits and in other plants. It is used to make medicine. Limonene is used to promote weight loss, prevent cancer, treat cancer, and treat bronchitis. In foods, beverages, and chewing gum, limonene is used as a flavoring.
Limonene, a naturally occurring hydrocarbon, is a cyclic monoterpene with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₆. It is commonly found in the rinds of citrus fruits such as grapefruit, lemon, lime and, in particular, oranges. Indeed, limonene constitutes 98% (by weight) of the essential oil obtained from orange peel.