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The orange (Citrus sinensis), fruit that has Brazil, as its largest producer in the world, has several properties beneficial to health. Recent research has demonstrated the innumerable benefits of including orange in the diet as a preventative measure of a number of diseases. The edible parts of orange are: peel, juice and albedo. Among its nutrients are vitamin C, flavonoids naringenin and hesperidin and pectin fiber. By these beneficial properties in all edible parts of the orange, it can be considered a functional food.

CONSTITUENTS:  Citrus peel contains important amounts of flavonoids. The phenolic compounds contained in citrus fruit peel extracts are the most bioactive, due to the high biological activity of the bark components when compared to the fruit juice. The two main differences are due to the high concentration of ascorbic acid in the shell in relation to the juice, and the presence of more active components of the shell (d-limonene, hesperidin, naringin and aurapten) in relation to juice and pulp.

LATIN NAME: Citrus sinensis

USED PARTS: Fruit peel

DRYING METHOD: Sun drying

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: d-limoneno, hesperidina, naringina, aurapteno, vitamin C.

PROPERTIES: Extracts of the flavedo (outer shell) of citrus fruits represent A significant source of phenolic antioxidants with prophylactic properties in relation to damage caused by oxidative stress. In addition to the flavonoids, pectin, a fiber present in the orange peel, as hypocholesterolemic properties. The orange peel is used in Chinese medicine in the form of Herbal medicine called Danning Pian. In addition to causing changes in the lipid profile, hesperidin and naringenin antioxidant action. Studies with these flavanones have shown that they are the main responsible for the antioxidant activity of extracts of citrus peels.

PREPARATION: Peels of citrus fruits give a special touch to various culinary uses. It can be used whenever you want to add citrus and sweet orange flavor to dishes and drinks. The dry and grainy orange peel brings practicality to various kitchen applications. You can make from simple tea to more elaborate salty recipes, cookies and panettone.

APPLICATIONS: Nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food supplements, food supplements, functional foods, medical food, functional drinks, soda.

PRECAUTIONS: No known precautions.