Food starting with Z

Food that start with Z

Food and drinks that start with Z.

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Photo of some zested lemons

Zest

Zest is the outside, coloured layer of citrus fruit like lemons and oranges. It is used to add flavour to many different kinds of food. Zest is removed from citrus fruit using a special tool called a zester, or just with a regular grater.

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Photo of zucchinis

Zucchini

Scientific name: 
cucurbita pepo

A zucchini is another word for a courgette. It is very closely related to squash and pumpkins.

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