The Secret Behind the Orange Peel

Oranges aren’t only for juices and salads. The orange peel is a versatile waste we can use for many value-added products, with many health benefits.

Orange is the most favored fruit around the world, well known for its vitamin C content. Have you ever thought about the orange peel, as you think about the flesh? Many people are disposing of the peel while eating the orange. To be honest, I was one of them who throws the peel after having the juicy orange flesh. It may surprise you, although that bright peel doesn’t look appetizing, it is laden with many nutrients than the actual fruit we eat. Once I found that I thought it’s worth sharing with you.

Who wants to eat this bitter, rough peel instead of having sweet, delicious juicy fruit. No one needs to eat that as soon as peel off. But there are many ways to add orange peel into your meal. Why I’m seriously talking about the peel? Because it contains many nutrients, and bestow us with many health benefits.

What are the nutrients packed in the peel?

Simply orange peel contains more vitamin C and more fiber than the orange flesh. And also it has flavonoids called poly methoxy flavones and hesperidin which act as antioxidants. Moreover, there are considerable amounts of copper, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin A in the orange peel. Once…