Diced Candied Orange Peel

Diced Candied Orange Peel

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SKU: PEEL040-100g

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Size: 100g

Diced Candied Orange Peel: A Zesty Essential for Brewers and Distillers

Bring a burst of concentrated Mediterranean sunshine to your next batch with our Diced Candied Orange Peel. Sourced from the Netherlands, this premium ingredient offers a complex balance of citrus oils and sweetness, perfectly prepared for immediate use in professional brewing and distilling.

The Heritage and Craft of Candied Peel

The art of "candying" fruit is an ancient preservation technique. While citrus fruits originated in Southeast Asia, the process of preserving peels in sugar syrup was refined in the Mediterranean and Middle East centuries ago to ensure the vibrant flavor of the harvest could be enjoyed year-round.

The Manufacturing Process:

  1. Selection: High-quality orange peels are harvested and cleaned.

  2. Brining & Softening: The peels are often blanched to remove excessive bitterness and soften the cellular structure.

  3. Osmosis (Candying): The peels are submerged in a controlled syrup of Sugar and Glucose-Fructose syrup. Through osmosis, the water in the peel is replaced by sugar, which preserves the fruit and locks in the essential oils.

  4. Dicing: The finished peel is diced into uniform pieces, providing a consistent surface area for extraction.

Brewing & Distilling Applications

For makers, candied peel offers a different profile than raw or dried peel. The "candying" process rounds out the sharp bitterness, resulting in a more integrated, marmalade-like citrus character.

🍺 In Brewing

  • Belgian Styles: An absolute staple for Witbiers, Saison, and Belgian Tripels. It provides the classic citrus backbone that complements spicy yeast phenols.

  • Stouts & Porters: Adds a bright top note to heavy, chocolate-forward malts (think chocolate-orange stout).

  • How to Use: Add to the last 5–10 minutes of the boil to sterilize and extract flavor without losing volatile aromatics. For a "fresher" aroma, it can be added to the whirlpool.

🍸 In Distilling & Infusions

  • Gin Production: While many gins use dried peel, candied orange peel can introduce a "confectionary" citrus note and a silkier mouthfeel during maceration or vapor infusion.

  • Liqueurs & Bitters: An ideal base for Triple Sec or Grand Marnier-style orange liqueurs. The pre-existing sugar content aids in the extraction of oils into the spirit.

  • How to Use: Macerate directly in high-proof neutral spirit. The 10kg bulk pack is sized perfectly for commercial-scale botanical baskets or maceration tanks.

Form:

  • Peel Candied Orange Diced

Pack Sizes:

  • 100g
  • 1 Kg (SAVE 40% OFF 100g Price)
  • 5 Kg (SAVE 45% OFF 100g Price)
  • 10 Kg Bag in Box (SAVE 53% OFF 100g Price)

Botanical Name:

Citrus aurantium

Country of Origin:

Made in the Netherlands

Batch Analysis:


Product Specifications

  • Ingredients: Orange peel, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose syrup, Acidity Regulator (E330).

  • Origin: Made in the Netherlands.

  • Packaging: 10kg bulk box (96 units per pallet).

  • Nutritional Profile (per 100g): 1,332 kJ Energy, 70g Sugars, 160mg Sodium.