Écorces d'agrumes

Écorces d’agrumes means citrus peels, the outer rind and often the underlying white pith of citrus fruits. They may be used fresh, dried, grated or candied to add aromatic citrus flavour to foods. The term covers peels from different citrus fruits and does not specify whether the peel is raw, processed, or from a particular species.

Fresh peel is coloured on the outside and can be fragrant, with a potentially bitter, spongier inner layer. Dried peel is firmer and more concentrated in aroma, while candied peel is soft or chewy and sweetened. The fruit, portion of rind, and processing method substantially change the flavour, texture and culinary use.