<P> The peel of citrus fruits is bitter and generally not eaten raw , but may be used in cooking . In gastronomy , the outermost , colored part of the peel is called the zest , which can be scraped off and used for its tangy flavor . A large piece of citrus peel , called a `` twist '' , is often used to garnish cocktails . The fleshy white part of the peel , bitter when raw in most species , is used as succade or is prepared with sugar to make marmalade or fruit soup . The peel can also be candied , or dried to produce a seasoning ( e.g. chenpi ) . </P>
<P> The peel of citrus fruits is bitter and generally not eaten raw , but may be used in cooking . In gastronomy , the outermost , colored part of the peel is called the zest , which can be scraped off and used for its tangy flavor . A large piece of citrus peel , called a `` twist '' , is often used to garnish cocktails . The fleshy white part of the peel , bitter when raw in most species , is used as succade or is prepared with sugar to make marmalade or fruit soup . The peel can also be candied , or dried to produce a seasoning ( e.g. chenpi ) . </P>
what is the skin of the orange called
what is the skin of the orange called
The peel
The peel