{"id":1711507,"date":"2021-10-11T22:18:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T03:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1711507"},"modified":"2023-12-07T06:51:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T12:51:13","slug":"if-you-see-white-stuff-on-your-oranges-this-is-what-it-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/if-you-see-white-stuff-on-your-oranges-this-is-what-it-is\/","title":{"rendered":"If You See White Stuff on Your Oranges, This Is What It Is"},"content":{"rendered":"If you eat oranges, you know exactly what we're talking about. When you peel an orange, there's this white spongey substance all over it. You may try to peel it off before you eat the orange, but let's be real, you can't get it all off. Turns out, this stuff has a name: orange pith.\r\n\r\nLike the\u00a0white stuff on baby carrots<\/a>,\u00a0white stuff on salmon<\/a>, and\u00a0stringy stuff in eggs<\/a>, this substance is on oranges for a reason. Read on to learn what exactly it is and if you should be eating it.\r\n

What is Orange Pith?<\/h2>\r\nOrange pith is that white spongey substance you see when peeling an orange. \"Think of orange pith as the connective tissue of an orange,\" says Taylor Fazio, Wellness Advisor at The Lanby. \"It is a little more bitter and has a denser texture.\"\r\n

Can I Eat Orange Pith?<\/h2>\r\nWhile you may not be eager to eat the stringy and spongey part of an orange, it is totally safe to eat. Livvy Ashton, an RN and senior editor at CFAH.org, says any suggestion that it's bad for you is just an old wives' tale. \"Oranges are rich in vitamin C (including the pith), which contains around the same amount of this vital immune-boosting vitamin as the fruit itself,\" Ashton explains. \"So by eating both, you're actually upping your intake.\" Something else that's safe to eat: the red stuff on lettuce<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFazio also says orange pith is rich in fiber, something many people need more of in their diet. \"The guidelines recommend at least 25 grams of fiber daily, an amount most Americans are not consuming. Any additional fiber intake from natural, whole food sources is a great way to increase daily fiber intake.\"\r\n\r\nNext time you snack on an orange and eat a bit of the pith, don't worry; this natural part of the fruit is edible and good for you. Next, read about these unique\u00a0orange peel uses that are way more useful than you think.\r\n\r\nSource<\/strong>:\r\n