A dish made with a bit of lemon can improve its taste, but what about the back we mostly peel off?
When cooking with or drinking lemon we take only the internal juicy part and we discard the back not knowing the fact that the peels have tremendous benefits. Lemon peels are more nutritionally dense than lemons. They are high in vitamin C, pectin, calcium, potassium, fibre, AHAs, and flavonoids like d-limonene.
Hold onto those lemon backs and see the list of ways you can make use of them.
It can be used to make Lemon peel oil
Lemon peel which contains ascorbic acid and vitamin C can be used for massaging the skin which can give you a flawless glowing skin, and can also help in hydrating the skin. it can be made by keeping lemon peels in almond oil, sesame oil or olive oil.
Used in making pest cleaner
lemon peels can make for a good pest and insect killer. This simple solution can be made by mixing lemon peels with crushed naphthalene balls, detergent, vinegar, and lemon juice in a spray bottle. Just sprinkle it on the affected spaces and get rid of the unwanted pests and insects.
Used in making Homemade salad dressing
Grate fresh lemon peels and put them on a parchment paper, let them sun dry or bake for 2-3 minutes. Mix this with olive oil, rosemary leaves, black peppercorns and whisk well. You can keep dressing for days and months and use it anytime to give your salads a fresh aromatic twist.
Used in making Lemon peel marmalade
To make a delicious marmalade using lemon peels, take a pan and add fresh lemon peels, lemon extracts along with water and sugar, keep stirring the mixture until it turns thick and mushy. Blend it and enjoy with toasts. You can also add cinnamon to accentuate the taste.
Used to remove rust stains
Rust stains are tough. But lemon peels can do their magic here. Sprinkle salt on the rust stain and rub with half a lemon that still has some pulp left inside. Allow the salt and lemon to sit for 7-8 hours, scrubbing periodically if needed. Allow the lemon to rest on the surface overnight if the stain has not yet disappeared, then rinse well with water.
