Candied Orange Zest
What is Candied Orange Zest?
Candied orange zest is made from the outer peel of oranges that has been cooked in a sugar syrup and then dried. This process preserves the zest and infuses it with sweetness, while retaining its characteristic citrus flavor.
Is Candied Orange Zest vegan?
Candied Orange Zest is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Candied Orange Zest a major allergen?
Candied orange zest is not a major allergen.
What is Candied Orange Zest used for?
Manufacturers add candied orange zest to products primarily for its sweet, citrusy flavor, chewy texture, and visual appeal.
Is Candied Orange Zest safe?
Candied orange zest is considered a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add candied orange zest to products primarily for its sweet, citrusy flavor, chewy texture, and visual appeal. It is commonly found in chocolates, baked goods like cakes and cookies, and other confections and desserts.
Health notes
Candied orange zest is considered a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Its primary health implication relates to its sugar content, as the candying process involves a significant amount of added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. There are no specific regulatory evaluations by JECFA or EFSA for candied orange zest as a food additive, as it is a processed food ingredient.
Allergen info
Candied orange zest is not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Candied Orange Zest
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