Dried sliced orange

Orange is a citrus, which contains a large list of nutrients. Orange is a very tasty and juicy fruit that is grown in the subtropics, as well as it can be found on the Mediterranean coast.

The benefits of orange are due to its composition. It primarily contains vitamin C, as well as vitamins B, A, D, micro and macronutrients. The caloric content of dried orange is 246 calories per 100 grams.

Useful properties of orange

• The fruit is rich in fiber, which can improve blood quality, improve bowel function and speed up metabolism.
• Orange has many antioxidants that prevent aging.
• Vitamin C, which contains orange, produces collagen in the skin, which helps smooth wrinkles.
• Citrus has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Orange strengthens the immune system, tones the body.
• Orange will be very helpful for those who want to lose weight. Fiber speeds up metabolic processes and reduces appetite.

It is a pity that oranges can bring

It is not recommended to eat oranges to those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, as well as those who have stomach diseases.

The use of orange in cooking

Orange chips are thinly sliced ​​orange slices that taste sweet and sour and crunchy. In dried oranges, as well as in fresh many vitamins and minerals. Dried oranges can be eaten as a snack, added to tea, hot drinks, various dishes to taste and as a decoration.

The use of dried orange in the interior

• Very beautiful and original Christmas tree toys come out of dried slices.
• In combination with cinnamon and star anise you can make a Christmas wreath with your own hands.
• Dried orange is used to decorate candles and candlesticks.
• Orange slices can also be used to decorate gift wrapping.

Dried oranges for decoration are very easy to make with your own hands.

1. For the preparation of dried oranges we take fruits of different sizes, not necessarily of the same diameter, but preferably pitted.
2. Wash and dry well.
3. Cut the fruit to a thickness of about 5 millimeters. Do not cut very thin, as it will turn out translucent.
4. In order for the orange to retain its brightness, it must be soaked in a special solution. To do this, mix a liter of water and lemon juice.
5. When the oranges are soaked - wet them with napkins.
6. Now choose one of the drying methods: in the oven, electric dryer or on a regular battery. The most common is the oven. Cover the pan with paper and spread the oranges so that they do not touch each other.
7. Preheat the oven to 120C and put our form with oranges. It is best to leave the oven door open to allow air to circulate.
8. Oranges should be dried for 4 to 8 hours. To avoid burning or overdrying, it is better to control the drying process.
9. Turn the oranges periodically.
10. Once the oranges are cooked, cool them and can use.

Ready-made dried oranges can be bought at a great price. You can buy slices of oranges at retail from 100 grams and wholesale from 2 kilograms.