Dried tangerine peels from China’s Xinhui, known as chenpi, are becoming increasingly valuable and fetch high prices on the market. Tangerines are popular for their taste and medicinal properties, and their peel contains many micronutrients. In Xinhui, chenpi has a long tradition and is used in both cuisine and traditional medicine. The drying process of the peels takes at least three years, and older peels are more valuable, reaching high prices at auctions. The chenpi industry is estimated to be worth nearly 3 billion euros, highlighting their importance.
Dried mandarin peels from China are valuable and pricey.
