Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel

Unlock the delicious flavor of Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel. This high-quality Vita-Pakt ingredient will infuse your culinary creations with a refreshingly tangy lemon flavor and fragrant citrusy aroma. From smoothies and yogurt to marinades and confections, it works well in numerous applications.

Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel is manufactured from fresh, selected lemons from the Rutaceae family, Citrus limon L. Burmann filius, known for their aromatic citrus flavor. These lemons are produced in various citrus-growing regions of California and tended by multigenerational farmers committed to sustainability to bring the best lemons to your table.

Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel

At Vita-Pakt, we adhere to the most stringent guidelines in the world to ensure quality. Lemons are washed and inspected before the juice is extracted. Our Short Shredded Lemon Peel is then prepared from the shaved flavedo portion of the expelled peel using our proprietary process. The peel is passed through specialized cutters, tenderized, and pasteurized before being packed as a frozen pail product. This meticulous, exclusive process ensures the highest quality product for your end application.

Uses for Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel

This Vita-Pakt citrus ingredient is widely used in the food industry for its appearance and flavor contribution. Some of its top applications include:

  • Beverages

Use our California Short Shredded Lemon Peel to enhance high-viscosity beverages like drinkable yogurts and smoothies. It will contribute additional texture and a zest of citrus flavor. This Vita-Pakt ingredient pairs exceptionally well with berry and tropical fruits. Create a delicious fruit smoothie with your preferred protein powder and low-calorie sweetener for a nutritional boost. Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel can also increase the volume of juices, lemonades, and functional beverages like meal replacement shakes and probiotic drinks. Your customers will enjoy the zesty lemon flavor and come back for more.

  • Condiments

Elevate the flavor of your condiments with California Short Shredded Lemon Peel. Drizzle a lemon-infused dressing over leafy greens and chicken for a healthy and refreshing salad. Create a zesty dipping sauce for chicken wings or side dishes, or make a citrusy marinade perfect for chicken, pork, or seafood entrees. The marinade will add a bright, citrusy flavor while tenderizing the meat. Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel is also excellent for creating sauces for pasta recipes, vegetable sides, and savory dishes. Customers will rave about the vibrant lemon flavor in every bite!

  • Confectionary items

Are you looking to create one-of-a-kind confections? Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel will deliver a unique citrus flavor to really make your confections stand out. This Vita-Pakt ingredient acts as an acidulant to improve the taste and texture of your confectionary items. The tangy lemon flavor will balance your recipe’s sweeter ingredients for a more satisfying treat. You can also use Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel to create lemon-infused fillings and icings. These are perfect for enhancing cakes, candies, cookies, pastries, bars, tarts, and more. Customers will notice the difference in flavor!

  • Preserves, marmalades, and dairy products

Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel can add fruit particle presence and flavor to preserves, marmalades, and dairy items. The citric acid in the lemon peel acts as a preservative to maximize the shelf life of your products. It also helps set preserves and marmalades while delivering a vibrant citrus flavor. Spread them over toast, muffins, baked bread, pastries—the options are endless! Add Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel to yogurt parfaits, ice cream, sorbets, cream cheese, and other dairy products to brighten their flavor. Customers will love the vibrant citrus flavor and aroma offered by this natural Vita-Pakt citrus ingredient.

Benefits of California Short Shredded Lemon Peel

Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel is sustainably sourced and processed. All the fruit that we process has been rescued from food waste streams (due to size, discoloration, or blemishes). Upcycling imperfect fruit products ensures that we can maximize our resources while reducing our environmental impact.

This citrus ingredient is high in various macro and micronutrients, as well as vitamin C and fiber, which play a critical role in immune and digestive health and overall general well-being maintenance. Vita-Pakt California Short Shredded Lemon Peel is accepted worldwide as a valuable citrus ingredient for enhancing the flavor of various foods and beverages.

Vita-Pakt: Providing High-Quality Citrus Ingredients Since 1947

Vita-Pakt is committed to delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service as a preferred supplier of industrial citrus ingredients. Since opening in 1947, we’ve grown to become an essential partner in California’s food and beverage industry. We believe what sets us apart is our core focus on food safety. Our production facilities are GFSI-certified and have state-of-the-art tools and equipment to ensure quality and efficiency.

Our California Short Shredded Lemon Peel is a versatile ingredient perfect for enhancing beverages, yogurt, preserves, confections, marinades, and so much more! Unlock its high-quality citrus flavor in your culinary creations. Request a sample of Vita-Pakt Product No. 15, California Lemon Peel Short Shred Frozen today!

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