Oranges are a common and popular fruit, and there are many different types of oranges available in the market, each with unique characteristics and a rich nutritional profile. Mandarin oranges, tangerines and oranges are three common citrus fruits, and although they are similar in appearance and can be easily confused, they actually have their own unique characteristics and taste. Here are a few common varieties of citrus oranges to help you better understand them.
Sugar orange:The market time of sugar orange is from December to March, and the origin is Shatangkeng Village, Huangtian Town, Sihui City, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. Sugar orange is a must-have New Year's product, which has the advantages of easy peeling, no dirty hands, high sweetness, and moderate size. It is rich in malic acid, citric acid, and fiber, and has a delicious and extremely sweet taste.
Rake mandarin orange:It is a Japanese cross-bred variety that is marketed from December to March. Although it is similar to the ugly orange, it is soft and shiny, with almost no adhesion between the flesh and the flesh, very fluffy, and has the characteristics of high sweetness and slightly acidity. Rich in water, vitamins and organic acids, the rake mandarin has a delicate taste and rich juice that makes people have an endless aftertaste.
Ugly Orange:The ugly orange is available in February and March, and it is also a variety bred in Japan. The ugly orange is a little ugly on the outside, with a small protrusion at the top, similar to the rake orange, but the skin is slightly harder and wrinkled. Known for not knowing fire, the ugly orange has a crisp and tender flesh despite the rough skin, and at the same time combines the aroma of tangerine, the sweetness of orange, and the taste of yuzu. The flesh is distinct, crisp, watery, sweet and sour, and it is irresistible.
Kumquat:Kumquat is a small fruit that is usually on the market between October and February. The most special thing is that kumquat can be eaten with the skin retained. There are three main varieties of kumquats, which are oil-skinned kumquats, smooth-skinned kumquats, and crispy honey kumquats. Among them, crisp honey kumquat is the latest breed, which is sweet and large, and has no seeds. In addition to the taste characteristics, kumquat is also rich in vitamin C and kumquat II, which can be appetizing. If you eat kumquat raw, you will feel a sour taste, but over time, the taste will gradually change to slightly sweet and aromatic. After boiling, kumquat also has the effect of relieving cough and moistening the lungs, appetizing and promoting appetite.
Jelly Orange:Jelly orange is a variety bred in Japan and is generally available in late October. The skin of this fruit is very thin and easy to peel, the sweetness is relatively high, and the taste is similar to that of an orange. Jelly oranges can also be eaten by sucking up the juice with a straw or scooping with a spoon. In addition to the taste characteristics, jelly oranges are also rich in fiber and pectin, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help laxative. The taste of jelly orange is delicate, easy to dissolve, fragrant and refreshing, and the flavor is excellent. During the ripening of the fruit, the early jelly orange has a sweet and sour taste, while the middle and late stages present a pure sweet and savory taste.
Tangerine:Tangerines are a variety of tangerines that are commonly found between November and February, and it has many local specialties such as Nanfeng mandarins, Yongquan mandarins and Yuxi mandarins. Tangerines are rich in nutrients such as citric acid, vitamin C, protein, and carotene. Not only is the color bright and the aroma rich, but also the sweet and sour is moderate, the meat is tender and juicy, and the taste is rich and endless.
Wo Mandarin:Known as the "king of citrus", the mandarin orange is available from January to April. Compared to other citrus fruits, mandarins are higher in sugar, sweeter in flavor and richer in juice. Its peel is easy to peel, the fruit is evenly distributed, the acidity is low, and the taste is fresh and pleasant, exuding a pleasant aroma.
Mogu Mandarin:Mogu mandarins are marketed in early March each year and are originally grown in Florida, USA. Mogu mandarin is sweeter and has plenty of juice, although it takes a while to get sweeter. Because the peel is thin, too much sunlight can affect its quality, so a layer of hydrated lime is usually applied to the peel as a sun protection measure. Rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, Maogu mandarin orange has antioxidant and anti-aging effects. The flesh is tender and juicy, with a moderate amount of sweet and sourness, a thinner skin and a richer fruity flavor, as if drinking natural fruit juice.
Ponkan:Ponkan is mainly produced in China, and it is also the main source of citrus production and trade in the world. The fruit is oblate, flat and broad at the top, and the skin is rough and thick. The mandarin orange is rich in dietary fiber and pectin, the fruit is large and bright, the skin is loose and easy to peel, the texture is crisp and tender, and the juice is rich, as if it has a wonderful taste of fruit juice.
Red Beauty:Red Beauty is a high-quality orange that is available in late November. Red Beauty is more expensive to grow and smaller in scale, so it is relatively expensive. However, this orange has a high sweetness and thin skin, making it more delicious than Ehime 38. It is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, which can enhance immunity, prevent colds, and improve constipation. Red Beauty has a rich taste, delicate flesh, higher sweetness, and thinner skin, giving people a more pleasant eating experience.
Navel orange:Navel oranges are also one of the most common varieties of oranges. Navel oranges are available from October to December and February to April. Lunwan navel oranges and Newhall navel oranges are the more outstanding varieties. Navel oranges are not only sweet, rich in juice, but also have no pits. In addition to these varieties, many places have their own unique navel oranges, each of which brings a different flavor to enjoy.
Blood Orange:Blood orange is another specialty orange that is available in late October. The main domestic variety is the Tarocco blood orange. The flesh of the blood orange is dark red and has distinct lines like blood, but it takes a certain amount of time to ripen before the bloodshot is noticeable. Blood orange is rich in a variety of vitamins, which can warm and nourish the blood and improve the complexion. In terms of taste, blood orange is sweeter than ordinary oranges, rich in juice, and red in flesh, bringing people a unique taste enjoyment.
Chinese Blood Orange:There is also a variety called Chinese red orange, also known as red-fleshed navel orange or Washington navel orange bud variety, which is available in mid-November. The fruit of Chinese red orange is round and spherical, and the biggest feature is that the flesh is uniformly orange-red, rich in twice as much vitamin C as ordinary oranges, and rich in dietary fiber. The juice of Chinese red orange is rich, the sweetness is moderate with a hint of sourness, and the flavor is rich and makes people linger for a long time.
Rock Sugar Orange:The rock sugar orange, which is available in mid-November, is a high-quality, low-acid sweet orange variety. Compared to navel oranges, rock sugar oranges are slightly smaller, very sweet, and have little to no sourness. Its skin is thin and the flesh is crispy, giving a unique taste experience.
Remind everyone not to eat too many oranges, although they are rich in VC, but they are also rich in sugar