Orange Peel (300g)

ORANGE (Citrus sinensis)

The orange comes from China. In the 1550s, Italian and Portuguese traders brought orange trees to Europe in the Mediterranean region.
Orange is known for its high vitamin C content. Sailors already knew that in the 16th century: During long voyages, they grew orange trees on the ship's deck to avoid scurvy.
Oranges are grown in warm climates around the world, and the taste of oranges varies from very sweet to sour. The fruit is usually peeled and eaten fresh or squeezed into juice. The consumption of oranges, as well as many other fruits, is important in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and obesity. In the case of the orange, the health effects are thought to be related to the high fiber and flavonoid content and vitamin C. It is generally known that the orange is a vitamin C bomb. Few people know that it contains almost equal amounts of calcium and potassium.

It is also used in certain recipes as a spice or garnish. The outer layer of the peel can be grated or cut into thin slices and used as a decoration. Orange peel is a popular ingredient due to its strong taste, reminiscent of the inside of an orange. The white part of the peel, which is called the wall of the fruit and which contains the inner peel, is a source of pectin and contains almost as much vitamin C as the inner part of the fruit. The peel is used as an intestinal healer, in skin care such as in the treatment of various yeast infections, it also works wonderfully in synergy with the Neem tree in comprehensive skin care even in serious skin diseases, e.g. melanoma.