Orange Peel
What is Orange Peel?
Orange peel is the outer rind of an orange fruit. It is typically dried and can be candied or crystallised for use in food. It imparts a distinct citrus flavour and aroma.
Is Orange Peel vegan?
Orange Peel is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Orange Peel gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Orange Peel a major allergen?
Orange peel is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Orange Peel used for?
Orange peel is used as a flavouring agent in a wide variety of baked goods, confectionery, and desserts.
Is Orange Peel safe?
Orange peel is not classified as a food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Orange peel is used as a flavouring agent in a wide variety of baked goods, confectionery, and desserts. It can be candied or dried and ground into a powder to add a citrus note and sometimes a slight textural element to cakes, biscuits, and fruit preparations.
Health notes
Orange peel is not classified as a food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number. It is a natural component of the orange fruit. Consumed as part of whole foods, it contributes fibre and other phytonutrients.
Allergen info
Orange peel is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Orange Peel
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