As a flavoring for pies, cookies, stews, and other dishes, lemon zest works best when it is cut as finely as possible, with no white connective tissue attached. Holding the fruit in one hand, you grasp the handle of the zester and pull the short metal cutting head across the peel. Five little metal holes dig into the skin and pull up perfect shreds of zest. Unlike most zesters, this 6 inch Deco Zester also does larger rind cuts for decorating. Stainless steel with plastic handle. (R1244)