This is what I tried and you guys let me know what you think. I took a grapefruit and peeled the outer layer (orange skin) leaving as much of the white peel as possible. I then cut it in small pieces and blended it with one cup of water. Once it cools in the refrigerator it will become thick. I store it in the refrigerator. I use 1/4 per day and mix it in a glass of water. You can definitely taste the bitter in the peel. It has the exact same bitter as tonic water. I take this with my zinc and other vitamins. If you try it let me know what you think. I find this an easy way vs boiling the peels. I would think it is better than boiling the peels because wouldn’t that destroy the quinine? Plus this is so much faster to make.
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From what I remember, it was that you simmer (don't boil!) the peels in a covered pot for two hours. Do not remove the cover or quinine will escape in the vapor. Instead, let the pot sit covered until it has cooled.
Yes, do not boil. I never take any of my extractions above 130 degrees as sterilization begins at that point, and you will lose most of the good or delicate properties in the boil off. Keeping the lid on until room temp traps them back into the liquid.
I bet an instant pot or slow cooker would be ideal for cooking the peels.
Yes! I do oil extraction with a crock pot all the time...low & slow gives the best quality..
How do you extract the oil?