Orange Peel.

United States
September 16, 2009 12:19pm CST
Is the back of an orange (any kind) safe to consume? What does it contain?
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• Pamplona, Spain
17 Sep 09
Hi goldenheart, The Peel of an Orange is full of what they call flavanoids hope I spell that right. Unfortunately the peel is also full of pesticides on the outside so they reckon to eat organic orange peel only. I would not eat the peel because it is very laxative honest this is the truth. When you peel an orange leave more white skin or pith on the orange and you are consuming more vitamins and minerals which have anti-inflammatory properties in all the white skin is valuable on the orange the same as the skin on the apple is. The orange peel can be used for aromatic purposes cookery and other things. But being practical just leave more white skin on the outside and you will be right. You are getting the best part of the orange. It lowers cholesterol it is also good for curbing those hunger pangs we all have mid morning for up to three hours maybe more.
• United States
19 Sep 09
uh oh 'pesticisdes'? thats plausible but didn't think about that before juicing it but had the washed efficiently I suppose but yeah I am still normal so I guess it was minimal because I don't think it was organic. Thanks for all the info anyways it was very educative.
16 Sep 09
I'm guessing it is fine to consume as it is often asked for in recipes and the inside of the peel is the same stuff that ends up stuff to the orange inside. The white stuff is meant to be very good for you. But I'm not an expert. I suppose it is the same as Kiwi peel. You'll able to eat it, it's just that many choose not too.
• United States
19 Sep 09
yeah thanks it's safe, at least after 3 days when I tried it. I nibbled on it, some of it (not all) while I ate the orange with a lot of the white part.
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
16 Sep 09
I like oranges. I would not ever think of eating the pee though unless they call for it in a recipe. It is too tangy and tart for my tastes. I just think that I will eat oranges ust the inside of them for now. I like oranges but my favorite fruit is probably pears. They are the best fruit as far as I am concerned. I do like them.
• United States
19 Sep 09
yeah pears are my favorite, avocado tastes and works great. thank you but I already tried the peel and didn't experience anything strange.
@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
19 Sep 09
Hi there and smile! Orange is a delicious fruit. Not only the inner part of orange (fruit) but also the outer part (peel) is useful in many ways. Here are the ten unique uses for orange peels. As A Bathing Powder Dry some orange peels and make them as a powder. Use this powder regularly for bathing to make your skin glow. Mosquito Repellent Apply orange peels over your exposed skin on nights to repel the mosquitoes. Get Rid of Ants Take few orange peels in a cup of warm water. Make it as puree in a blender. Pour this solution into the anthills to prevent ants. As a Scent Boil orange peels on the stove with a few cloves to make your home filled with scent. Keeps Brown Sugar Soft If you place a piece of orange peel in your bag of brown sugar the sugar will stay soft. For Kindling in Winter Dried orange peels can be used as kindling at fire places. The flammable oils found inside the peels enable them to burn much longer than paper. Protects Leaves of Household Plants From Cats Rub the leaves of your house plants with orange peel once a month and put some orange peels on the surface of the soil in potted plants which prevents them destroyed from cats. Make Delicious Oil You can make delicious homemade oil with orange peels. Place some orange peels and cranberries in olive oil and close it with a cork. You can observe a wonderful flavor to the oil after some weeks. Happy mylotting and smile always!
• Philippines
24 Sep 09
I don't really have an idea what it contains but i noticed some made it into an orange jam.
• India
24 Feb 10
i love oranges.. but i have not tasted the back of it and i think it contains fibre.. well am not sure..
@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
17 Sep 09
I make a wonderful orange peel and carrot jam. If you are talking about the orange peel when you speak of the "back" it´s eatable. In fact, all the orange can be eaten Some parts are bitter though.
• China
17 Sep 09
I like oranges. Orange is the fruit of people's lives for granted, is an excellent food good fruit, but also on human health and the office has a lot of useful. Orange is rich in Vitamin C, Niacin, etc., they have lower blood fat and cholesterol in the human body's role, therefore, coronary heart disease, high blood lipids oranges is very good for many people.