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Make Your Own Citrus Zest  Have you seen a recipe calling for citrus zest and wondered, "What the heck is that?" It can sometimes be frustrating to find it in the store, and when you do the price tag can be a little shocking. Today, we are going to explain how easy it is to make your own citrus zest.  Orange Zest, citrus zest or citrus powder are interchangeable terms all referring to a similar product - to simplify we use the term ‘citrus zest’. Be warned: while one can use lemon juice, or frozen orange juice concentrate to replace the zest requested in the recipe - because these are wet ingredients it can affect the consistency of the recipe. Dehydrated zest will absorb, rather than contribute moisture to the recipe. Fresh zest will have a more vibrant flavour but is very difficult to keep on hand and may result in more food waste - if the fruit isn't consumed in a timely fashion. Like Cajun seasoning, hot sauce or paprika, zest is used to bring out other flavors. It wi...