Celtic Dragon - While it's not particularly tasty in itself, the volatile oils in it are a great addition to many dishes. Use only the zest, the coloured portion, and avoid the white pith.
It is also very good candied, slowly simmered in a simple syrup and then allowed to dry/crystalise. Which can then be eaten on its own or added to a variety of desserts or even beverages.
JM - It wouldn't taste good to eat the skin completely like you would an orange, but actually the skin is very good for you. It has more vitamin C than the fruit itself. It's healthy to grate some zest into foods like when you are baking. I wouldn't just eat it by itself though. The only issue with eating any orange zest is make sure it's organic because of pesticide residue. It's not really a problem if you're going to eat the fruit, but for skin you should use organic, or else wash it really well.
Celtic Dragon - While it's not particularly tasty in itself, the volatile oils in it are a great addition to many dishes. Use only the zest, the coloured portion, and avoid the white pith.
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JM - It wouldn't taste good to eat the skin completely like you would an orange, but actually the skin is very good for you. It has more vitamin C than the fruit itself. It's healthy to grate some zest into foods like when you are baking. I wouldn't just eat it by itself though. The only issue with eating any orange zest is make sure it's organic because of pesticide residue. It's not really a problem if you're going to eat the fruit, but for skin you should use organic, or else wash it really well.
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