The word "orange" ultimately comes from Sanskrit narang or Tamil "naraththai". Oranges originated in southeast Asia, in either India, Vietnam or southern China. The fruit of Citrus sinensis is called sweet orange to distinguish it from Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange. In a number of languages, it is known as a "Chinese apple" (e.g. Dutch Sinaasappel (China's apple)).

All citrus trees are of the single genus Citrus, and remain largely interbreedable; that is, there is only one "superspecies" which includes lemons, limes and oranges. Nevertheless, names have been given to the various members of the citrus family, oranges often being referred to as Citrus sinensis and Citrus aurantium. Fruits of all members of the genus Citrus are considered berries because they have many seeds, are fleshy, soft and derive from a single ovary. An orange seed is sometimes referred to as a pip.

Oranges are widely grown in warm climates worldwide, and the flavors of orange vary from sweet to sour. Orange Peel Powder can be used to favor tea and to add to many seasoning blends, particularly for seafood. Use Orange Peel Powder in a variety of lotions, scrubs, and soaps.

Orange peel powder is a fine loosepowder that has a faint citrus aroma. It is pale yellow-orange incolor. The 4 ounce package measures approximately 1 cup. There arethree different ways to use this product when preparing a batch ofcold process soap, adding it directly to the lye/water mixture,adding directly at trace, or mixing with a small amount of a carrieroil and adding at trace. The result is a rich orange brown color. Some indicate that orange peel powder changes the texture of thesoap, but it is difficult to discern.