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Tips

Segments
Cut into the skin with the Sunkist Citrus Peeler™ or small knife and simply peel the skin from the whole orange. Nature has cleverly designed each segment to be in bite-size pieces.

  • Enjoy right away, or pack the peeled orange to be eaten later in the day.
  • Serve individual segments on top of chicken or fish, or toss into salads for a refreshing twist and flavor burst.

Wedges
The quick and easy way! Slice the orange in half and then in half again.

  • Enjoy eating the delicious fruit while holding onto the skin.
  • Wedges are a great way to serve oranges at a moment's notice.
  • Wedges can also be packed for enjoyment later in the day with lunches and snacks or for picnics and soccer games.

Eighths
Slice the orange into wedges and then slice the wedges in half.

  • These smaller segments are easier to handle, making them an ideal way to serve to small children.
  • Like quarters, eighths can also be packed into school lunches or served on an appetizer platter at parties.
  • Serve an orange eighth the way a lemon slice is served with iced tea. The orange flavor can perk up a glass of water, sparkling water or soft drink.

Round Slices
Simply slice the orange into thin, round slices.

  • Round slices offer a decorative way to add color and beauty to a meal.
  • Serve as garnish on the side of a main entrée.
  • Try adding round slices to dress up a pitcher of iced tea or water.
  • Grill slices for fish or to add to a salad.

Zest
Use zest to add intense, delicious flavor to recipes.

  • Remove the colored part of the rind only (avoid the white pith).
  • For strips, use a vegetable peeler.
  • For grated zest, try using a rasplike Microplane zester, which results in fluffier zest.
  • To add nutritious benefits, flavor and eye appeal to meals, grate zest into tomato sauce, fish or chicken dishes, soups, salads or baked goods.



Quick & Easy Tips for Using Fresh Lemon

  • Serve lemon slices in glasses of water at home.
  • Add lemon slices and whole cloves for a stunning cup of hot tea.
  • A slice, wedge, or twist of lemon will complement any fish or seafood.
  • Add grated lemon peel to bottled sauces and dressings for zippier flavor.
  • Use lemon in dishes instead of salt for lower sodium.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon into tuna salad.
  • Add a bit of grated lemon peel to low-fat yogurt. Enjoy alone or as a topping for fresh fruit.
  • Squeeze lemon into soups for added flavor.