Too often we make the serious mistake of squeezing lemon juice by throwing away the peel or rather the zest. However, many properties of the fruit that we can use in different ways are contained here. Here are some ideas.
We shouldn’t throw anything away from this citrus fruit, the lemon peel can in fact be useful in different ways and not just for flavoring various cakes and desserts. However, it is important to pay attention to the fact that the lemon peel is organic or untreated if we intend to consume it.
Even if we don’t have organic lemons, we still shouldn’t waste their zest, there are in fact several situations in which this can be useful.
So here’s what you can do with lemon peels.
Candied lemon
If your lemons are untreated you can use the peels to make them candied. The procedure is the same as that of oranges.
Making green tea even healthier
Drink green tea every day is a very healthy habit. However, few people know that the benefits of this drink increase by squeezing lemon juice inside and, even more so, if the peels are also used.
Flavor and decorate cocktails
If you love preparing cocktails at home, keep the lemon peels and use them to flavor and decorate your favorite cocktails.
Lemon flavored salt or sugar
If you cut the lemon zest into thin strips, taking care to eliminate the white part, and then dry it and pulverize it with a blender, you can then use it to flavor sugar or salt.
Multipurpose cleaner
With lemon peels you can self-produce a multipurpose detergent that can also be used as a DIY dish soap.
Candles in lemon peel
Generally, to make candles using citrus fruit peels, larger varieties such as oranges are chosen, but in reality you can also use half a lemon. Plus you will only need vegetable oil and a wick.
Fight bad odors
Lemon peel is perfect for eliminating bad odors, especially those from the kitchen. Simply cut the peel of a lemon in two and carefully burn it in a metal container.
It can also be used for the dishwasher, just put the lemon peel inside and start the program (at maximum load), the dishes will come out even shinier!
Keep insects and ants away
Lemon keeps some insects away, including ants. We can try placing lemon peels near windows or doors.
Create a natural exfoliant
Lemon zest, thanks to its consistency, can be combined with coconut oil or sugar to obtain a perfect natural scrub for the face or body. The vitamin C present in the peel helps improve the appearance of the skin, while its exfoliating power removes dead cells and makes the skin softer and brighter.
