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I think you may mean lime zest. In cooking, the "zest" of a citrus fruit is the outer, colourful portion of the fruit's skin. Some citrus fruits which can be "zested" include Oranges, lemons, and yes - limes. The zest contains flavours, scents and oils which can be used in cooking & to flavour recipes, such as desserts. Zest can be obtained and used in cooking by gently grating the outer peel of the fruit with a very fine grater and collecting the scrapings into a small bowl - make sure you wash the fruit well first before zesting it.

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http://www.ochef.com/176.htm

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