Eat the peel? What’s in it and how to use it

By admin · September 22, 2026

Using the whole fruit cuts food waste and adds flavour, fibre and aroma.

Choose untreated or organic fruit when you plan to eat the peel, and wash it well in warm water.

Start small: grated zest, candied strips and whole kumquats are easy ways in.

Key points

• Prefer untreated fruit for zest
• Wash peel in warm water
• Peel recipes are in the zero-waste collection

Expert-curated content, reviewed by project nutrition scientists. Sample text for the prototype. This hub gives general information, not medical advice.