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Orange zest

Orange zest is the grated or pared coloured outer peel, used fresh or dried to provide concentrated citrus aroma and orange-peel flavour.

Orange zest — illustrative ingredient image

About Orange zest

Orange zest is the coloured outer layer of an orange peel, grated or pared without intentionally including much of the bitter white pith beneath. It consists of thin pieces or shreds and has a fragrant, bright citrus aroma with a concentrated orange-peel flavour.

It is used fresh or dried to add aroma and flavour to foods. Zest may be finely grated, cut into strips, or dried, and its texture and intensity vary with cut size and freshness. It is not interchangeable with orange juice or whole peel.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

orange zest

English

organic orange zest

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Orange zest nutrition & diet

Orange zest nutritional value

Reference: Orange zest

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
104kcal
Protein
1.5g
Carbs
21.8g
Fat
0.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Comparisons depend on whether zest is fresh or dried, the amount of white pith included, and the cut size. Candied peel and other sweetened preparations are not equivalent to plain zest.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Swedish Food Agency Food Database, 2026-07-01 — 598 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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