what are the uses for orange peel?

Answer 1

Orange slices and orange peel are candied as confections. Grated peel is much used as a flavoring and the essential oil, expressed from the outer layer of the peel, is employed commercially as a food, soft-drink and candy flavor and for other purposes. Pectin for use in fruit preserves and otherwise, is derived from the white inner layer of the peel. Finisher pulp, consisting mostly of the juice sacs after the extraction of orange juice, has become a major by-product. Dried to a moisture content of less than 10%, it has many uses as an emulsifier and binder in the food and beverage industries.

Orange wine was at one time made in Florida from fruits too affected by cold spells to be marketed. It is presently produced on a small scale in South Africa. Orange wine and brandy are made in Brazil from fruits which have been processed for peel oil and then crushed.


Peel: In addition to its food uses, orange peel oil is a prized scent in perfume and soaps. Because of its 90-95% limonene content, it has a lethal effect on houseflies, fleas and fireants. Its potential as an insecticide is under investigation. It is being used in engine cleaners and in waterless hand-cleaners in heavy machinery repair shops. It is commercially produced mainly in California and Florida, followed distantly by Italy, Israel, Jamaica, South Africa, Brazil and Greece, in that order. Terpenes extracted from the outer layer of the peel are important in resins and in formulating paints for ships. Australians have reported that a shipment of platypuses sent to the United States in the 1950s was fed mass-produced worms raised on orange peel.

sweet orange peel tincture is used to flavor pharmaceuticals. Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes, and in the food and drink industry.

Bitter orange peel extract

Citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel extract is an extract from the peel of the bitter orange, citrus aurantium amara. It is classed as a biological product and is used as a miscellaneous skin-conditioning agent as well as a fragrance ingredient.

The skin (the epicarp) is used for extraction. The epicarp is a very versatile compound and is used for its astringent quality, as well as the fact that it helps to prevent skin fragility and perks up skin tone.

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Answer 2

Peel the orange in one continuous peel; throw the peel over your left shoulder. The letter formed by the peel will be the initial of the name of your true love - alledgedly.

Answer 3

crystallized peel is used for decorating and in fruit cakes but you do not use the entire peel you have to take the topmost layer only.

Answer 4

Put the outermost layer of the peel (Zest) in your martini! Good for baking and decorating cakes too.

Answer 5

rub orange peel to your face and hands it will clean your face and hands from dirt but if there is a allergy don't use it

Answer 6

need to dried the orange peel for about one week & can use it to boil dessert.

Answer 7

grate the zest and add to sugar for flavored sugar, tea, or chocolate. Orange is a great compliment to chocolate.

Answer 8

Keep snails off the sprouting plants in the garden.
Keeps the cats way too.

Answer 9

You can make marmolade. I love to put them down the disposal as it smells so nice after wards. You can make candied fruits with the skin as well.

Answer 10

A lot of people like them dried in coffee as well as other drinks and dishes.