Orange Nutrition: Blood Oranges, Calories & Weight Loss

Oranges are excellent for weight loss and immunity, with varieties like Blood and Cara Cara offering unique antioxidant profiles. Learn the nutritional differences between oranges and tangerines and how to make pectin from citrus peels.

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How to Make Pectin From Orange Peel

Pectin is a sugar found in the walls of plants that can be used as a gelling agent, especially in jams and jellies. Although many plants have pectin, the peel of citrus fruits such as oranges is particularly rich in pectin. According to a 2011 article in the "Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources,"

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