Straight from France Crushed Bitter Orange Peel, Rich in Nutrients and Antioxidants, Great to add extra Flavor to Jams, Preserves, Teas and other Infusions 100g 3.5 Ounce

Description

Description These bitter orange peels by Straight from France are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, such as provitamin A, folate, calcium, riboflavin, thiamine and vitamin B6. Great in infusions, teas, tisanes and alcohols, orange peels can also be used to make jams, jellies, preserves and puddings. Bitter orange has been cultivated since the 13th century in the Mediterranean basin. For centuries, the zest of bitter orange has been used in Chinese medicine to soothe digestive eg. stomach aches and cardiac disorders high blood pressure. In Europe, it is the essential oil from its bark that is used in the food industry, in perfumery and in the pharmaceutical industry, to flavor their creations. Bitter orange peel is not well known in Western countries today, yet it can have interesting health benefits: - It dilates the bronchi and acts as a decongestant, - It is a mild sedative, - It has digestive and antispasmodic properties, - Orange peels may also help boost the immune system and promote weight loss Bitter orange is not the fruit of an orange tree, but that of the sour orange tree. Theses premium quality bitter orange peels come from an artisanal production and are imported straight from France.

Features

• Crushed bitter orange peels imported straight from France
• Great in infusions, teas, tisanes and alcohols. Can also be used to make jams, jellies, preserves and puddings
• Orange peels are know to have many properties: They may soothe digestive and cardiac disorders, dilate the bronchi and act as a decongestant, act as a mild sedative, help boost the immune system and promote weight loss
• Use no more than a pinch in a tea infuser
• Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, orange peels contain provitamin A, folate, calcium, riboflavin, thiamine and vitamin B6