Orange Peel

Orange Peel

Orange peel, or orange zest, in culinary terms, is the aromatic outermost skin layer of the lemon which adds flavor to a wide variety of dishes.

The zest can be removed with a citrus zester, a vegetable peeler or a paring knife. Keep in mind, only the colored portion of the skin is considered the zest- the white pith will add a bitter, not tangy, flavor.

Because orange zest is made with the outide of the orange- the surface that is exposed to and absorbs pesticides in conventional foods- always opt for organic oranges when orange zest is called for in a recipe.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Orange peel, or zest, can be kept in a resealable storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) ORANGE PEEL,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 2

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.5 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0.21 g	*
Protein	0.03 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	8.4 IU	0%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.01 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0.6 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.2 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.02 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.44 mg	0%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	0.42 mg	0%
Potassium	4.2 mg	0%
Selenium	0.02 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.06 mg	0%
Zinc	0.01 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).