Citrus
Dried Peel / Powder
Industrial Applications of Dried Orange Peels
Food Industry:
Flavoring: Dried orange peels can be used as a flavoring agent in various food products like baked goods, beverages, jams, and sauces.
Pectin Extraction: The peels are a source of pectin, a gelling, stabilizing, and thickening agent used in products like jams, jellies, and preserves.
Animal Feed: They can be incorporated into animal feed as a source of dietary fiber, pectin, and antioxidants.
Biofuel Production: The high carbohydrate content makes them a potential feedstock for ethanol production.
Cosmetic Industry
Skincare: Dried orange peel powder is a source of Vitamin C and natural oils, making it a popular ingredient in skincare products like face masks, body scrubs, and toners
| Sr.No | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Light Orange / yellowish Color dried peel |
| 2 | Taste | Characteristic Orange taste, Bitter in taste |
| 3 | Odor | Characteristic Orange flavour, no off smell, burnt / carameliz |
| 4 | Moisture % | NMT 6 % Moisture in dried Peel |
| 5 | Ash content % | NMT 1.0 % |
| 6 | Foreign matters | Absent in dried Peel |
| 7 | Total Plate Count | <1000 cfu/ml |
| 8 | Total Acidophilic Count | <1000 cfu/ml |
| 9 | Yeast and Mold | <100 cfu/ml |
| 10 | Total Coliform | <10 cfu/ml |
