Thursday, February 25, 2010

What's the vitamin C distribution in an orange?


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: where is the vitamin c in an orange peel

Why: Ariana has a tickle in her throat, like what I had 9 days ago before the tuberculosis set in. Her mom says the most vitamin C is in the peel and the white stuff, which tastes disgusting.

Answer: She is right! It breaks down like this:
  • 53% - peel
  • 26% - juice
  • 21% - pulp and pith
While the orange peel tastes bitter and gross, you can zest it, and it is sometimes broken down to be used in animal feed.

Source: UltimateCitrus.com

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