Lemon Zest vs Lemon Extract
A side-by-side guide to substituting Lemon Extract for Lemon Zest (or vice versa).
Use 0.25 tsp of Lemon Extract for every 1 tsp of Lemon Zest.
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Lemon Extract
Conversion: Use 25% as much (0.25 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Use ¼ tsp extract per 1 tsp zest. Much more concentrated; use sparingly.
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Use ¼ tsp extract per 1 tsp zest. Much more concentrated; use sparingly. The conversion is use 25% as much (0.25 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Use ¼ tsp extract per 1 tsp zest. Much more concentrated; use sparingly. Ratio: Use 25% as much (0.25 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 25% as much (0.25 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use ¼ tsp extract per 1 tsp zest..
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