What do you call the white stuff around an orange or grapefruit?

[eric.mazer]

Hey there, I was wondering, what do you call the white stuff around an orange or grapefruit? Seriously. I know its got to have a name, just wondering if anyone could help. (then I'll be able to sleep! :)

Thanks Eric

[Travis M.]

Pith works for me.

[Chris and Jacqui]

It's called pith.

Jacqui

[Lar]

The albedo.

Lar

[FragileWarrior]

"Chris and Jacqui" wrote in news:81bba$45e95c3c$cf704776 $ [e-mail]:

And the peel part is called the zest. (Hey! It's the only word I knew!)

[beecrofter]

It is the portion of the pericarp called the mesocarp.

[hairyarms]

Now you are just taking the pith

David

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[Cheryl Isaak]