Organic Dried Orange Peel Wholesale

Brimming with the energetic perfume of sunny days and cool, nurturing evenings, our Organic Orange Peel brings the flavor of  oranges to your countertop. Because this product is primarily made from the flavor-packed peel—the leathery, brightly colored part of the rind—the orange essence it delivers is surprisingly deep and oily. The peel, also known as the zest, contains up to 2.5% volatile oils by weight when fresh. When dried, the oils concentrate and become even more pronounced, creating their deep flavor and buttery mouthfeel.Organic Dried Orange Peel Wholesale

The volatile oils in orange peels, and citrus in general, are strangely potent. The dominant component in orange oil is limonene, a chemical compound that contributes heavily to classic citrus flavors and aromas. Limonene is often added to cleaning products because it is a natural solvent, and is used to dissolve oils. Because limonene is so abundant in orange oil, when undiluted, orange oil cannot be stored in plastic containers. The limonene in it will eat through the plastic, since plastic is petroleum-based. Once diluted into a neutral carrier oil, orange oils are much more stable, though prolonged exposure will often cause plastic to degrade over time. Limonene is also being examined as a potential building block to new polymers that are not reliant on fossil fuels for stability, so limonene may replace the thing it can already destroy.

Tips From Our Kitchen/Organic Dried Orange Peel Wholesale

Organic Orange Peel is often thought of in regards to sweets, and this zest is exceptional in cookies; add to biscotti, or make orange shortbread with citrus icing. Amp up marmalades with an extra blast of rich zest. Make orange caramel and pour over vanilla ice cream. Toss with sugar over strawberries and macerate; serve with whipped cream for a light summer dessert. For savory applications, rehydrate in water and make a marinade for chicken or fish with Organic Orange Peel and rosemary. Sauté spinach with garlic and orange for a traditional Greek side dish. Add at the end of cooking when making orange chicken with sesame, or stir into soy sauce for a fresh dipping sauce. Craft brewers often use orange peel in their brewing, so if you’re home-brewing, try your hand at a specialty citrus ale.

To rehydrate Organic Orange Peel, add three parts of water to everyone one part peel and let it sit for about 15 minutes.

This product may contain up to 2.5% pith.

Our Organic Orange Peel is a product of the USA.