Orange Chips
What Is in the Orange Chips Package?
The orange chips package contains 20 g of dried orange offered in a resealable bag. With the resealable package, you can use as much as you want at any time and lock it back to store it. It contains no additives, added sugar, or preservatives.
What Are Orange Chips?
Dried orange chips are products produced by slicing and drying fresh oranges in special machines and packaging them after production. Before drying, fresh oranges contain approximately 90% water. Through drying, the water content in the fresh product is reduced to very low levels. As a result of drying, approximately 8 kg of oranges are used to obtain 1 kg of dried orange. During the drying process, the water in the fresh product is removed, leaving the essence of the orange. Therefore, the nutritional values of dried orange, especially protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and fiber, have increased significantly. The package sold is produced using approximately 160 g of fresh oranges.
Where Can We Buy Dried Orange Chips?
You can order dried orange chips directly from Kurucum Food.
Tell us your quantity and destination, and we will advise on packaging, availability and delivery.
Where Are Orange Chips Used?
What Is Its Function in Industrial Production?
Beverage Manufacturers:
- Fruit Teas and Blends: Dried orange slices are used to add aroma and visual appeal to blends such as fruit teas, winter teas, and detox teas.
- Hot Beverages: Adds a natural aroma to hot drinks when combined with spices like cinnamon and cloves.
Industrial Food Applications:
- Confectionery and Snack Manufacturers: Dried orange slices can be used in chocolate coatings, desserts, and cake decorations.
- Muesli and Breakfast Products: Dried orange provides natural aroma and flavor when added to breakfast mixes like muesli and granola.
- Confectionery and Chocolates: Used to decorate or enhance the flavor of products such as chocolate and Turkish delight.
Packaged Food Applications:
- Ready-to-Drink and Tea Blends: Dried orange slices are used as a natural ingredient in instant tea blends or beverage kits.
- Dried Fruit Mixes: Orange can be blended with other fruits for use in snack mixes.
Decoration and Packaging:
- Natural Decoration Material: Dried orange slices can be used as a natural decorative element in gift items or packaging.
Home Uses:
Homemade Beverages:
- Tea and Infusions: Dried orange slices can be used as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent in teas.
- Hot Drink Mixes: Preferred for adding a decorative touch and a light orange aroma to homemade hot beverages.
Snacking:
- As a Snack: Can be consumed directly as a natural snack.
- Dessert and Cake Decorations: Orange slices can be used on homemade desserts for both decoration and flavor enhancement.
Home Decor:
- Natural Scents: Dried orange slices can be used in potpourri mixes or candle decorations to provide a pleasant scent at home.
- Gift Items: Provides a natural touch to packaging for homemade gifts.
How to Use in Traditional Products:
- Sherbet and Ottoman Drinks: Dried orange slices can be used for aroma and decoration in Ramadan sherbet and traditional drinks.
Nutritional Analysis of Dried Orange
Table showing the nutritional values and % changes of fresh and dried orange:
| Nutrient | Fresh Orange (100 g) | Dried Orange (100 g) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 240 kcal | +411% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g | 57.2 g | +385% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 11.8 g | +392% |
| Sugar | 9.2 g | 45.0 g | +389% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 4.5 g | +400% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | +200% |
| Vitamin C | 53.2 mg | 10.0 mg | -81% |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 192 mg | +380% |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 900 mg | +397% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1.0 mg | +900% |
References
Miller, P., & Chung, Y. (2023). "Nutrient Retention in Citrus Fruits After Dehydration: A Comparative Analysis." Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 74(2), 232-240. This study analyzes the increase in macronutrients and the loss of heat-sensitive vitamins such as vitamin C when oranges are dried. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfsn.2023.240002.
Smith, L., & Rojas, M. (2021). "Impact of Dehydration on Micronutrient Density in Citrus." Food Chemistry, 382, 132440. The study notes that drying tends to concentrate minerals such as potassium and calcium in oranges, while a marked decrease was observed in heat-sensitive nutrients. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.132440.
García, J., & Peterson, K. (2020). "Vitamin C Degradation in Dried Fruits: Focus on Citrus." Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 88, 108132. This article details the decrease in vitamin C content, particularly in dried oranges, and examines the effects of processing temperatures on vitamin loss. DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2020.108132.
Williams, A., & Zhou, L. (2019). "Effects of Drying on the Macronutrient Composition of Citrus Fruits." Food Analysis and Science, 6(1), 45-55. The calorie and carbohydrate content of dried orange was observed to increase about fourfold compared with fresh orange, and the fiber content was reported to be concentrated. DOI: 10.1016/j.fasc.2019.600020
Usage Areas of Our Dried Products
General Information:
Your comments and feedback after using orange chips are very valuable to us for improving ourselves. Please consult the relevant professionals before consuming the product. Information on our website, such as nutritional values, benefits, possible risks, intended uses or side effects, was compiled from scientific sources while the site was being developed. Positive or negative comments, benefits and risks mentioned in the examples about the product may vary from person to person. Technical information such as photos, approximate waste rates, how to use it, how to consume it, intended uses, how it is made and how it is produced is provided to introduce the varieties and general characteristics of orange chips. The orange chips you purchase may differ because of factors such as the raw material variety, the drying technique, the raw material producer or the supply region. Wholesale quantities, prices, package weights, points of sale and areas of use may vary.