Tangerine Peel

Tangerine peel is the outer skin of the tangerine fruit, often dried and used as a flavorful ingredient in cooking, traditional medicine, and teas.

🌿 What Is Tangerine Peel?

• Source: The peel (rind) of tangerines or similar citrus fruits (like mandarins)

• Form: Often used fresh or dried (most common in dried form)

• Flavor & Aroma:

  • Bright, citrusy, slightly sweet, and slightly bitter

  • Adds a refreshing, zesty note to dishes and beverages

🍽️ Culinary Uses:

• Widely used in Chinese cuisine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chen Pi (陈皮), which is dried aged tangerine peel

• Added to soups, stews, braised dishes, and marinades for a subtle citrus aroma

• Used in baking and desserts for flavor and fragrance

• Popular ingredient in herbal teas and tonics

💊 Health Benefits (Traditional Uses):

• Supports digestion, helps relieve bloating and gas

• Thought to help regulate phlegm and coughs in TCM

• Antioxidant properties due to citrus oils and flavonoids

🌟 How to Use Dried Tangerine Peel:

1. Rehydrate by soaking in warm water before adding to dishes

2. Use in small amounts as it has a strong, slightly bitter flavor

3. Often paired with ginger, licorice, or other warming herbs in teas or soups