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Did you know there are more nutrients present in an orange peel than the fruit itself? Instead of throwing away the leftover orange peels, we will walk you through how to make orange peel powder. <\/p>\n

In this post, we will be discussing the nutrition of the orange versus the orange peel, sourcing oranges to make orange peel powder, the benefits of orange peel powder (even beyond the kitchen), and finally how to make orange peel powder.<\/p>\n

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When Life Gives You Oranges\u2026<\/h2>\n

Here in the Midwest, oranges aren\u2019t part of our local food supply. Because we like to focus on growing our food or sourcing it locally<\/a>, indulging in citrus is a rarity in our world. <\/p>\n

However, we recently had the opportunity to purchase some oranges from a friend in California with several orange trees. Without a doubt, these were the best oranges we have ever had.<\/p>\n

Before our oranges arrived in the mail, I knew I wanted to make the most of these precious treats. This meant using every part of the orange that we could from the fruit to the peel. From this, I was inspired to learn how to make orange peel powder, and we were so pleased with the results.<\/p>\n

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Nutrition of the Orange vs Orange Peel<\/h2>\n

While oranges are touted for being rich in vitamin C, the peel contains roughly three times the amount of vitamin C as the fruit. Other vitamins and minerals present in the citrus peels in significant amounts include provitamin A, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, and calcium (source, USDA FoodData Central<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The peel of the orange is also a rich source of polyphenols. These polyphenols as well as the essential oils present in orange peels are known for their anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n

Sourcing of Oranges to Make Orange Peel Powder<\/h2>\n

The sourcing of oranges, especially when you plan to preserve the peel, is important. When insecticides and pesticides are applied, they are most heavily concentrated on the peel. <\/p>\n

To give yourself the best odds of avoiding these harmful chemicals in your orange peel powder, I would strongly encourage you to find organically grown oranges. <\/p>\n

That being said, whether conventionally or organically grown, you will want to wash the oranges thoroughly before going through the process of turning them into a fine powder.<\/p>\n

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How to Use Orange Peel Powder<\/h2>\n

There are so many uses for orange peel powder\u2014not only culinarily but also in cleaning products and skin care.<\/p>\n

Ideas for adding orange powder to food:<\/p>\n