Do you have to peel an orange before putting it through a juicer?

My new juicer has a very wide feeder and would be able to feed a whole orange through it. It's just that most juice recipes suggest that you peel the orange first. Is it a MUST? What's wrong with leaving the skin on? It is the same for lemons %26amp; limes?

Do you have to peel an orange before putting it through a juicer?
The skin of citrus fruits has the 2 main layers; the very top outer layer (which is the color of the fruit) that contains the essential oils that is used in cooking and baking, then just below that is the white part, or the pith (that you peel off with the top layer) and the white part is rather bitter.





I recommend peeling them first before juicing.
Reply:I am pretty sure you would have to still peel it - the wider mouth means you could probably put a half or small whole one through saving you time in not chopping it up. If you still have it why not check the manual?? Enjoy the juice!!
Reply:you could do it and it would not hurt the juicer but the problem is the white pith under the outside part that you zest it will make it taste nasty and bitter same goes for all citrus fruit.
Reply:Yes, if you don't it will wear down the blades and burn out the motor quicker. Plus.....citrus peel - the white part - is very bitter....why would you want to add that flavor to your drink?
Reply:The peel and pith are very bitter. If you don't believe then take a bite of any citrus peel and decide for yourself.
Reply:Yes, peel all citrus before juicing!


Enjoy!
Reply:Try to do it with the peel on and let me know how it tastes.


Good luck.