Organic lemon peel flakes 0.5–1.5 mm from Spain

Product description

Biova organic lemon peel is made from sun-ripened Spanish lemons and processed into fine flakes of around 0.5–1.5 mm. The yellow peel pieces bring an intense, natural lemon flavour with fresh citrus notes to your kitchen.

Gentle drying preserves most of the essential oils in the lemon peel, resulting in a clean aroma and flavour profile. The homogeneous, fine / flaky particle size is ideal for professional use in large-scale production, for example in baking mixes, spice blends and tea recipes.

You can work the organic lemon peel flakes directly into doughs, creams, marinades, tea blends or drink powders to add a natural, lemony freshness with ease. Compared to fresh zest, the flakes have a long shelf life, are easy to dose and ensure even flavour distribution.

Origin

The lemons come predominantly from organic cultivation in Spain’s Mediterranean climate. Many hours of sunshine and mild temperatures promote a well-balanced citrus aroma in the peel and form the basis for Biova’s consistent quality.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The fruit is grown in accordance with organic standards and harvested at optimum ripeness. After washing, the peel is separated from the pulp, cut to 0.5–1.5 mm, gently dried and sieved to a defined, fine / flaky particle size for use in bulk processing.

Special features

A key characteristic is the homogeneous, fine / flaky structure, which incorporates very well into dry mixes. The bright yellow colour indicates a high proportion of aromatic peel components and supports an even distribution of lemon flavour.

Origin and processing differences

Spanish lemon peel is known for its intense yet well-balanced citrus aroma. The drying and sieving methods used by Biova ensure stable quality, a clearly defined particle size and a longer shelf life compared with fresh lemon zest.

Taste & aroma

Sensory-wise, the flakes offer a typical, fresh lemon taste with fine acidity and a slightly bitter peel note. The aroma is dominated by clear citrus and peel notes, which develop fully when heated or infused with liquid and complement both sweet and savoury dishes.

Suggested uses

• To flavour cakes, cookies, tarts, creams and desserts.
• As an ingredient in tea blends, lemonades, infused water, syrups and beverage powders.
• For marinades, dressings, fish and vegetable dishes or delicate spice blends.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Spain
• Particle size: Flakes, approx. 0.5–1.5 mm, fine / flaky
• Colour: Yellow