Almost eleven million tons of food end up in the trash every year in Germany. Each consumer throws away 78 kilograms of food every year.
Instead of simply throwing away lemon peels, you can reuse them in clever ways. It is best to use organic lemons for this. Conventionally grown fruits often contain pesticides and other chemicals. You should ideally only use the yellow peel of the lemon. The white skin underneath does not taste good due to its bitter aroma. The fine citrus note provides a refreshing aroma, especially in summer.