Orange peel powder is made from the peel of sweet orange (Citrus x sinensis) fruit, which is cut, dried, and ground into a powder. It has a pleasant aroma and a complex citrusy flavor that is both sweet and bitter.

Like lemon peel, orange peel powder and cut/sifted orange peel are popular in tea blends and other culinary creations like fruit drinks, smoothies, baked goods, marinades, sauces, and vinaigrettes. With its refreshing scent, exfoliating and skin-brightening properties, orange peel powder is also popular in homemade cosmetics and body care products.

Sweet orange offers a variety of health benefits and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for millennia. The peels are a rich source of vitamin C to boost the immune system, antioxidants (like flavonoids) to fight inflammation, and fiber to support healthy digestion. The powder is often encapsulated as a dietary supplement.