Rind

The tough, outer layer or covering of certain fruits, vegetables, or cheeses. This protective layer often provides structure, containment, and preservation for the edible interior. It can vary greatly in texture, thickness, and taste, ranging from the thin, delicate skin of a grape to the thick, bitter peel of a grapefruit, to the hard protective layer of a cheese. The rind's properties can be modified by processes like curing, waxing, or fermentation, influencing its role in the food's overall flavor and longevity. It's a key element in determining storage life. This term is also sometimes extended to the outer covering of other organic things.

Rind meaning with examples

• The gardener carefully peeled the thick rind off the watermelon, revealing the juicy pink flesh within. The sun-ripened fruit was exceptionally sweet, its outer layer offering a slight, refreshing bitterness.
• The cheese shop offered a variety of hard cheeses, each showcasing a unique rind. Some were coated with wax, others were naturally formed, offering protection and added flavor.
• For a zesty cake, the recipe called for grating the rind of a lemon, infusing its aromatic oils into the batter, while discarding the inner pulp of the lemon for a citrus fruit.
• The recipe instructed to discard the rind of the pumpkins as it's more suitable to eat for a dog, but the flesh could be used for making a delicious pie.