Orange Peel, Dried

(Citrus sinensis)

The orange — Citrus sinensis — is one of the most beloved and widely cultivated fruits on earth, with origins tracing back to ancient China and Southeast Asia before spreading through the Arab world, the Mediterranean, and eventually the Americas via Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. While the juice and flesh have long been prized, it is the peel — the outermost zest layer of the fruit — that concentrates the most complex and aromatic compounds the orange has to offer. Dried orange peel has been a staple of culinary traditions worldwide for centuries, used to perfume and flavor everything from mulled wines and spice blends to confections, teas, and savory dishes. Our dried orange peel is Non-GMO and culinary grade — bright, fragrant, and full of the characteristic citrus character that makes it one of the most versatile botanicals in the kitchen and the apothecary alike.

The peel is exceptionally rich in phytochemicals including hesperidin (a primary flavanone glycoside), narirutin, naringenin, polymethoxylated flavones (tangeretin, nobiletin — found almost exclusively in citrus peel), limonene (the dominant essential oil compound responsible for the bright citrus aroma), linalool, myrcene, alpha-pinene, vitamin C, pectin (a soluble dietary fiber), calcium, potassium, and beta-carotene. Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Dried peel of Citrus sinensis — Sweet Orange Peel
• Non-GMO and culinary grade — bright, fragrant, and full-flavored
• Rich in hesperidin, nobiletin, tangeretin, and limonene — compounds concentrated almost exclusively in the peel
• A foundational ingredient in mulling spice blends, chai, and citrus herbal teas
• Bright, sweet-bitter citrus flavor and invigorating aroma
• Excellent in both culinary and herbal applications
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms

How to Use

Herbal Tea & Blends: Add to herbal tea blends for bright citrus flavor and aroma — pairs beautifully with cinnamon, clove, ginger, and rooibos. Mulling Spices: A classic ingredient in mulled wine, cider, and holiday spice blends. Culinary: Use in baking, marinades, sauces, and confections wherever a bright citrus note is desired. Simmering Pot: Add to a simmering pot of water with cinnamon and cloves for a natural home fragrance. Infusions: Steep in cream, milk, or spirits to extract citrus flavor for desserts and cocktails. Powder: Blend into smoothies, baked goods, spice rubs, or encapsulate.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children.