Lemon peel can be eaten, but generally it is not eaten directly. Lemon peel can be processed and eaten.

Lemon peel contains volatile oil, tannin, oxalic acid, calcium and pectin. And some beneficial nutrients. Among them, limonin with bitter taste is a natural bioactive component.

The dried lemon peel makes the tea have a slight lemon fragrance and a little fragrance, which makes people feel comfortable. Lemon peel is used to make tea in Europe and America. From the aspect of making tea, lemon peel is more worth soaking than pulp. Its fragrance and slight bitterness combine with the sour taste in lemon pulp to quench thirst and have a unique flavor.

Therefore, when you use lemon, you don't have to throw away the lemon peel. Through some production, you can make it play a better role. Lemon peel is involved in the production of lemon cream and lemon sauce.

In addition, lemon peel can also be used for bathing. The oil and nutrients contained in lemon peel can moisturize the skin. Rubbing rough skin on hands, feet or other parts with lemon peel can gradually make the skin tender and smooth. Wipe the knives or pots and bowls with lemon peel. Lemon peel also has a good effect of removing fishy smell.