Pectin is a soluble fiber. The whiteness of the citrus fruit helps the body absorb vitamin C easily. Thus, vitamin C from an actual orange is more efficiently absorbed from the fruit than juice. The pithy albedo also counteracts the aging process of many cells.

Is citrus pith healthy?

While not commonly used, the pith is high in fiber and Vitamin C, and there are a few ways to keep it out of the trash.

What is orange pith made of?

Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which in some cases can store starch. In eudicotyledons, pith is located in the center of the stem. In monocotyledons, it extends also into flowering stems and roots. The pith is encircled by a ring of xylem; the xylem, in turn, is encircled by a ring of phloem.