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Dried Tangerine Peel

Dried tangerine peel is preserved citrus peel used as an aromatic seasoning in soups, braises, and spice blends.

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About Dried Tangerine Peel

Dried tangerine peel is the dehydrated outer peel of tangerines or closely related mandarins, used as a culinary aromatic rather than eaten as a fresh fruit component. It is used in soups, braises, bean dishes, marinades, spice blends, and some sweet preparations.

Its aroma is distinctly citrusy, while the flavour can be bitter, woody, and warming. The identity does not specify whether it is ordinary dehydrated peel or an aged dried-peel product, and processing and aging vary considerably between products.

The peel is commonly sold as curled strips, pieces, or flakes, and may also be ground into a powder. Soaking or simmering softens pieces and releases their fragrance. The term can cover several related citrus peels and does not identify one tangerine or mandarin type.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Dried Tangerine Peel

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Dried Tangerine Peel nutrition & diet

Dried Tangerine Peel nutritional value

Reference: Tangerine peel, chenpi

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
270kcal
Protein
6.9g
Carbs
74.8g
Fat
2.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the dried peel portion identified as tangerine peel, distinguishing strips, pieces, and powder. Remove any non-edible labels or packaging material and note whether the product is plain or candied. Soaking, simmering, and blending distribute small amounts through a dish, while sugar coatings create a different preparation.

Compare the right form: Match references to plain dried tangerine peel in strips, pieces, or powder; distinguish aged, candied, seasoned, and rehydrated forms.

Diet considerations

Dried tangerine peel is plant-derived. Compatibility changes when candied, sweetened, salted, or blended with dairy, animal flavorings, or cereal-based ingredients. Plain peel used as an aromatic differs from confectionery or spice mixtures. Carbohydrate patterns are portion-dependent and can change substantially with sugar coatings or the foods accompanying it.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — P0201401 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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