Do not throw away the tangerine peel
So you can continue to use tangerines
Recycle mandarins: This is why you should never dispose of the peel in the trash
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After unwinding, does the peel of your mandarine go straight to the organic waste bin? Stop! There are three good reasons why you shouldn’t do this in the future.
It’s obvious: after meticulous unwinding, the mandarine ends up in your mouth and the peel in the organic rubbish. Have you always done it that way? Then you should stop as soon as possible. Because not only the pulp of the orange-colored minis deserves our attention, but also the peel of the citrus fruits. Mandarin peels are real all-rounders that you can use in a variety of ways. We’ll tell you three good reasons not to dispose of the peel of the popular winter fruit.
This is why you should never dispose of tangerine peel – 3 reasons
1. Use tangerine peels for baking, cooking and garnishing
With tangerines It’s not just the inner values that count. The aromatic peels of unsprayed citrus fruits (organic fruits) can be used in many ways in the kitchen. Tangerine peel gives cakes, desserts, sauces and drinks a special touch.
It’s that easy: grate the tangerine peel, spread it out and let it dry for a few days at room temperature and keep it airtight until you need to use it. You can tell whether the pods are dry enough because they are very light and brittle.
2. Use tangerine peels as an air freshener
The peel of mandarins are also wonderfully suitable as a room fragrance. Simply put it on the warm heater and sniff it. In a matter of seconds you have expelled unpleasant smells from the apartment. Without any aggressive or irritating ingredients.
3. Do something for your health with tangerine peel
The positive effects of tangerine peel should not be underestimated. Organic fruit peel can help with these health problems:
- Blemishes: You can use the essential oils from orange peel to treat blemishes and small pimples. To do this, rub the white inside of a fresh orange peel over the affected area of skin.
- Dry hair: Hair conditioner can also be made from orange peel. To do this, put the orange peel in a container and cover it with apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for two days. Then you pour off the orange peel and fill up the vinegar solution with water. It should be about three times as much water as apple cider vinegar. After washing your hair, apply the conditioner over your head without washing it off. The conditioner removes residue from your hair and gives it a new shine.
This is important when buying mandarins
Pesticide residues are usually found on the peel of citrus fruits. When buying and consuming a tangerine, you should therefore pay attention to the following:
- Only buy organic fruits.
- Pay attention to the country of origin. Choose fruits that were grown in Europe rather than South America.
- The main season of the mandarins is from November to March, as the fruits are harvested in autumn. So it’s better to buy citrus fruits during these months than in summer.
- Keep the orange minis in a cool, ventilated place.
- If you want to use the peel of citrus fruits, you should first wash them thoroughly with warm water and then rub them with a cloth.
- Eat the tangerines within a few days. Otherwise they can spoil easily.
Sources used: fuersie.de, utopia.de