Lemon peel
Citronat or Citronat (also: Sukkade or Succade, from Latin succidus , 'juicy') is made by candying the peel of the citronate lemon ( Citrus medica ) and consists essentially of its mesocarp (albedo). In the GDR , a substitute made from green tomatoes called Kandinat T was developed due to the lack of availability of citrus fruits .
Citron is green to yellow, depending on the ripeness of the fruit. The sugar content is at least 65%. In addition, traces of common salt and sulphurous acid (as preservatives ) occur in industrially manufactured products in particular. Another component can citric be (330 E). Citronat finds u. a. Use as a baking spice, for example in Stollen , Striezel or fruit bread .
The corresponding product made from bitter oranges ( bitter oranges ) is orange peel .
