Fresh orange peels can be infused into water for drinking.
Each 100 grams of orange peel (dry weight) contains 278 calories, of which 79 grams of carbohydrates, 20.7 grams of dietary fiber, 8 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of fat, vitamin A68IU, vitamin C7 mg, calcium 82 mg, iron 9.3 mg.
Orange peel is rich in volatile oils, hesperidin, vitamins B and C. Volatile oils give orange peel a unique flavor; hesperidin is classified as a flavonoid. Fresh orange peel can be soaked in water to drink, can make the hesperidin, B vitamins, C partially dissolved in water, for the human body to provide a certain amount of nutrients.
But the efficacy of fresh orange peel in water is limited in its composition, and can not be used for the prevention and treatment of disease. People who are unwell are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible and not to blindly rely on dietary therapy. Fresh orange peels in water need to be handled cleanly, so as not to ingest bacteria and residual pesticides, affecting the health of the body.