Description
- Botanical Name - Citrus sinensis
- Origin - USA
- Flavor Profile - Citrusy with a slightly tart finish. Goes well with lemon peel, rosemary, thyme, oregano, rose hips, chamomile, ginger root and green and black teas.
- Typical Preparations - The cut peel is traditionally used as a tea, and the powdered peel is used to add a sweet, fizzy flavor to drinks. Many cosmetics call for peel in either cut form or as a powder. Its light flavor makes it easy to add into tea blends, and the peel can also be incorporated into jams, jellies, stir-fry dishes and many other culinary creations.
- Cosmetic Usages - Mix into lotion or cream for a gentle facial cleanser.
Citrus sinensis, also known as sweet orange, is of the most popular and widely cultivated fruits in the world. The edible peel lends bright, tangy flavor to teas, mulled wines, baked goods and chutneys. The dried peel of this citrus species yields the tangy flavor and citrusy fragrance of the sweet orange, also known as the round orange. In its powdered form, it is easy to add to all sorts of foods and homemade cosmetics. It can also be encapsulated as a dietary supplement.