Lemon peel is the cut and dried outer shell of the lemon fruit. Although the
peel contains a high concentration of oils responsible for a strong lemon flavor
and scent, the light-colored pith portion of the peel makes it too bitter to eat
fresh.
The dehydrated lemon peel, however, can be used in cooking and baking, and pairs especially well with dried dates, figs, raisins and chocolate. Organic dried lemon peel is
also added to herbal tea blends.