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Just don't throw away the orange peel - what it's useful for

2022-12-27T14:01:49.740Z


Don't throw away the orange peel - what it's useful for Created: 12/27/2022, 2:49 p.m By: Vivian Werg Oranges are real vitamin C bombs and bring a lot of minerals and fiber with them. Orange peels, on the other hand, often end up in the garbage – and they are very useful. Kassel – Oranges are one of the most popular types of fruit, especially during the cold season. Rightly so, because they ar


Don't throw away the orange peel - what it's useful for

Created: 12/27/2022, 2:49 p.m

By: Vivian Werg

Oranges are real vitamin C bombs and bring a lot of minerals and fiber with them.

Orange peels, on the other hand, often end up in the garbage – and they are very useful.

Kassel – Oranges are one of the most popular types of fruit, especially during the cold season.

Rightly so, because they are delicious and contain a lot of vitamin C. A deficiency can have serious consequences.

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It is best to only buy oranges when they are in season.

In Spain, the harvest season begins in November.

In summer, on the other hand, oranges come to our supermarkets from further afield, such as from South Africa or South American countries.

Since the ecological balance of oranges is rather poor, you should use the entire citrus fruit - including the peel.

Orange peels are versatile.

We will tell you how you can continue to use the bowls.

Orange peels can be used in many ways © Imago

Orange peel: usable in different forms

Basically, orange peels can be used in different forms:

  • Fresh: Use the peel immediately after peeling the orange - for example when cooking or baking.

  • Dried: Place the orange peels on the heater or let them dry at room temperature on a kitchen towel for several days.

    Once the peels are dry, they can be stored for a long time.

Orange peels: This is how you can use the peels in the household

Orange peels are an ingenious household helper.

This is how useful you can continue to use the bowls:

  • Remove limescale:

    You can use fresh, undried orange peels to combat limescale stains in the bathroom or kitchen, as the peels contain citric acid.

    You can rub off affected fittings with the inside of fresh orange peels, which will make them look almost like new again.

  • Neutralize odors:

    You can use fresh orange peel to remove odors, for example if plastic bowls or lunch boxes smell unpleasant.

    Rub them with the peels and then wash them out thoroughly.

  • Against odors in the oven:

    Orange peels even help against odors in the oven: simply heat the peels briefly in the oven.

    Thanks to the essential oils it contains, the bad smell will soon be a thing of the past.

  • Orange peels instead of fabric softener:

    You can also use untreated orange peels as an alternative to fabric softener.

    Simply throw the bowls into the wash in a cotton bag.

    They help soften the water.

    In addition, everything smells wonderfully of oranges afterwards.

  • Orange peel instead of rinse aid:

    The same works as a rinse aid substitute for the dishwasher: simply place the fresh orange peel in the cutlery tray.

  • Orange peels against moths:

    Dried orange peels help against moths.

    Just put or hang a few in your closet.

  • Homemade all-purpose cleaner:

    You can easily make your own all-purpose cleaner from fresh orange peel and vinegar. 

  • Source:

    utopia.de

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Orange peel: With this you bring delicious aromas into the kitchen

In order to be able to use the orange peels for the kitchen, you should make sure that you buy unsprayed organic oranges.

If other oranges end up in your shopping basket, you can use the peels for the household tips.

For the cold season, orange peels are also suitable as an addition to hot tea.

In order to have the peel of the citrus fruit ready for every occasion, it is best to dry it and keep it in a tightly closed container.

  • Orange tea :

     You can quickly and easily make your own tea from orange peel.

    To do this, pour hot water over the fresh or dried shells.

    The tea should steep for about ten minutes.

    The peel of one orange is enough for a pot of tea. 

  • Citrus aroma for baking:

     With dried lemon, tangerine or orange peel you can give your home-baked pastries a fruity note.

    Plane off part of the peel and let it dry thoroughly.

    After that, you can store the pieces in a tin.

  • Vitamin C powder:

     Using a blender or food processor, crush dried tangerine or orange peel until pulverized.

    You can sprinkle the vitamin C powder obtained in this way over your muesli or eat a spoonful every now and then to strengthen your immune system.

  • Source:

    utopia.de

Orange peel: A versatile ingredient in body care

Orange peels are not only used as a cleaning agent.

They can also be used in many ways as home remedies.

  • Help with skin imperfections:

     With the essential oils from orange peel you can fight age spots and pimples.

    Rub the white inside of a fresh orange peel over the affected area.

    If you repeat this a few times, the affected skin areas should recover.

  • Bad breath remedies:

     Chewing on untreated orange peel can help against bad breath.

    However, you should not do this too often, as the acid it contains can damage your tooth enamel.

    You should then give yourself some time before brushing your teeth the next time. 

  • Shiny hair:

     You can also make hair conditioner from orange peels.

    Put the orange peels in a container and cover them with apple cider vinegar.

    Let it soak for about two days.

    Then pour off the orange peel and fill up the vinegar solution with water.

    It should be about three times as much water as apple cider vinegar.

    After washing your hair, pour the conditioner over your head without rinsing it out afterwards.

    The acidic rinse removes residue from your hair and gives it new shine.

The tips listed can also be applied to tangerine peels.

By the way: Do you already know Espresso-O?

According to TikTok, espresso mixed with orange juice is the ultimate trend drink and should even help you lose weight.

(Vivian Werg)

Source: merkur

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