Fruits are undoubtedly a treasure trove of health. The same is true of oranges and tangerines, eagerly eaten in winter. It’s obvious that we need to peel them before eating them. Most of us also spit out the seeds and carefully separate the flesh from the white skin. This is what we should not get rid of from citrus fruits. Check how important it is for our body and eat it for health.
Albedo is the white peel of oranges and tangerines, which is characterized by a spongy structure and a bitter taste.. It is not very noticeable, and yet most people get rid of this part of the citrus fruit.
Albedo plays an important role in the development of fruits because it protects them from rotting. That is why farmers deliberately prevent this part of the citrus fruit from disintegrating, which is caused by the pressure of the pulp.
If we don’t like the bitter taste of white orange peel and citrus fruits, then we can peel it and mix it in a blender with other fruits.
It’s also worth it cut this part of the citrus fruit and combine it in oatmeal or yogurt with sweet fruit e.g. with apples, banana. We recommend sweetening the mixture with maple syrup or honey. Bitterness is also well masked by pineapple juice.
Albedo it is worth adding to orange or lemon cakes. There it will be completely unnoticeable, but by processing it we will slightly deprive it of valuable ingredients. However, we do not recommend completely removing this part of oranges and tangerines due to their numerous health properties.
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White orange and tangerine peel contains vitamins A, C and P – they are citrus flavonoids and have a positive effect on the immune system. Therefore, it is worth eating it with fruit, especially in autumn and winter, when we are more susceptible to colds.
Flavonoids are also antioxidants that fight oxidative stress. Therefore, they can delay the body’s aging process. Apart from that they have a positive effect on the circulatory system, maintaining capillaries in good condition.
Albedo is a source of pectin, i.e. fiber. Therefore, it has a positive effect on intestinal function, regulates blood sugar levels and lowers bad cholesterol. Therefore, it can protect against diabetes and atherosclerosis.
Pectin is a type of fiber that swells in the stomach. That’s why they make it we feel full for a longer time. So we can limit snacking between meals.
A valuable component of albedo is d-limonene, which has anti-cancer properties and may support the prevention of certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
