Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
\nPlant Part Used: fruits
\nProcessing Method: Drying, Grinding,
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\nCommonly known as?sweet?orange, Citrus sinensis belongs to the family of Rutaceae. It is rich in Vitamin C, Thiamine,?Folate, Potassium, protein, carbohydrate such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose, and dietary fibres such as pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. It also has a?high content of?carotenoids such as?Beta-cryptoxanthin and Lycopene and phenolic compounds?such?as?Hesperidin and Anthocyanins. Volatile compounds including?aldehydes, esters, terpenes, alcohols, and ketones produce the rich fruity aroma of the orange. Packed with antioxidants, it is good for health and skin.
