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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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?
I use commercial equipment for extractions. I should have used the proper term infusion. To infuse, you don't need anything more than a crockpot. In this case take the peels, line the bottom of the crockpot, add approximately half cup or full cup of food grade oil to cover them. Cook on low for 2-4 hrs. Turn off and allow to rest for 24 hours. Strain and bottle. Use an oil that has high heat properties such coconut or sunflower. You can use others, but these tend to hold up longer. Ratio for most infusions are 1:1 Hope that helps. Coconut oil will make a firm infusion, paste like. Sunflower oil will have fluid bottle ability.