orange peel

Orange peel powder is made from finely ground dried orange peels. It allows you introduce a zestful orange flavor into your cooking without needing fresh oranges on hand. The powder presents a soft pastel orange hue and a sllightly granular texture. When you open a packet, you're greeted with a sweet, citrusy aroma that suggests the fresh, tangy flavors to come, though it steers clear of any bitter aftertaste, leaning more towards a pleasant tanginess.

This powder is flexible in the kitchen. It’s great in spice blends, adding a citrusy note, or as an ingredient in baking where you want a hint of orange without overpowering other flavors. It mixes nicely with white frosting, offering a subtle orange tint and flavor.

Orange peel has been an ingredient in kitchens around the world for centuries. In Chinese cuisine, it's valued for its ability to impart a vibrant citrus flavor to dishes like Orange Chicken and in various marinades and sauces. Middle Eastern recipes also make frequent use of orange peel, incorporating it into both savory dishes such as stews and tagines, and sweet desserts. Around the Mediterranean, it's added to couscous in North Africa and used in European baking, including Italian pastries and Greek cakes. Further west, in American cooking, orange peel enhances everything from Thanksgiving cranberry sauce to spice blends for meats.