The Collection
Three Peels. One Obsession.
Sold in packs of 3 — mix and match any flavors.
Handcrafted in D.C. from whole citrus fruit.
"We took what was being thrown away and made it worth savoring."
Obzest was born from a simple, frustrating observation: commercial juicers discard mountains of nutrient-dense citrus peels every single day. We saw a massive opportunity where others saw trash. While we now source premium whole fruits to ensure the best quality, our mission remains rooted in sustainability. We have designed a production model where nothing is discarded: the peels are transformed into high-intensity "Sophisticated Sour" confections, and the juices are captured for premium syrups. We're making candy while proving that a CPG brand can be 100% waste-free from the ground up.
Sulfite-free. Clean label. No shortcuts.
Born from the peel. 100% waste-free production.
Slightly tangy. Perfectly sweet. Undeniably premium.
Handcrafted in Washington, D.C.
Sold in packs of 3 — mix and match any flavors.
We start with whole citrus, the kind grown for flavor, not appearance. The peel is trimmed, blanched, and slowly candied in pure cane sugar until it reaches that singular balance: chewy, bright, and unmistakably real.
No artificial colors. No sulfites. No fillers. Just the peel, the sugar, and a touch of citric acid to keep it honest. Every batch is made by hand in small quantities, because that's the only way to get it right.
Our Process
From D.C. farmers markets to select local retailers, Obzest is built face to face, sample by sample.
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"Goes great as a garnish for my cocktail nights!"
"I bought five bags of your crystallized lemon peel at the Cleveland Park market yesterday and gave them to friends at a dinner party tonight. They were super popular."
"Can't get enough."
"Obzest is my favorite way to eat fruit."
"I just liquidated my 401k to buy more of these."
"I was absolutely wow-ed by these citrus peels! So tasty."
"We are almost out from the stash we bought. Ready for purchasing refills!!! Lemon has been the big hit!"
"The perfect post run snack."
"The perfect balance of sweet and sour."
