• Sowmya Chowdary Mannepalli
• L.V. Sai Mohana
• P. Naga Deepthi
• G. Divya
• V. Venkata Manoj Sai Krishna

The Citrus genus includes many different species and fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes. These fruits are not only nutritious, but they also have distinct qualities like taste and colour. Citrus fruits contain beneficial compounds like vitamins, minerals and essential oils. The outer layer of citrus fruits is rich in polyphenols, which provide protection against the sun and infections. However, the citrus processing industry creates a lot of waste, including peels, seeds and membrane residue. Despite this waste, citrus peels contain valuable compounds with health benefits. Candying, a traditional preservation method, involves soaking fruits in sugar syrup to prevent spoilage. The analysis of the sensory scores indicates that T2 performed the best among the treatments, as it received the highest scores in various categories. T2 had higher scores than the other treatments, with an overall acceptability score of 8.6±0.516. T3 had the second highest score of 8.2±0.632, followed by T1 with a score of 8.0±0.942. T2, which used 100% sugar, was the most preferred treatment in terms of overall acceptability and was selected for further analysis. The moisture content of the candied mandarin peels varied across the treatments, with T3 having the highest moisture content. The ash content was similar in all treatments, while the acidity and pH levels showed slight variations.

Mandarin peels, Citrus fruits, Physiochemical Properties, Organoleptic Properties, Candying, Utilization of Waste.

"PEEL TO PERFECTION: UPCYCLING MANDARIN WASTE INTO DELECTABLE TREATS- MANDARIN CANDIED PEELS.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.e10-e17, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402403.pdf

"PEEL TO PERFECTION: UPCYCLING MANDARIN WASTE INTO DELECTABLE TREATS- MANDARIN CANDIED PEELS.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppe10-e17, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402403.pdf