Orange Flavedo
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What it is
Orange flavedo is the outer, colored peel of an orange. It contains oils and pigments that give oranges their characteristic aroma and color. The flavedo is typically removed from the fruit to extract these compounds for use in food.
Why it's used
Orange flavedo extract is used primarily as a flavoring agent to impart an orange taste and aroma. It can also contribute a natural orange color to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like pastries and cakes, as well as in marinades and sauces.
Health notes
In the US, compounds derived from orange flavedo are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for their intended use as flavorings. Regulatory bodies like the FDA have not set specific upper intake limits for these natural flavor extracts when used in typical amounts. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for 'orange flavedo' as a distinct ingredient are not widely published.
Allergen info
Orange flavedo is derived from citrus fruit and is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.