Vaniglia Sanguigno Blood Oranges
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Description/Taste
Vaniglia Sanguigno oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter, and are round to spherical in shape. The medium-thick rind is smooth with prominent oil glands creating a moderately pebbled appearance and has a unique pink-orange hue. Underneath the surface of the rind, there is a pale pink to off-white pith that is spongy and has a cotton-like texture. The flesh is soft, juicy, and orange in the center with darker pink tones lining the outer edges. The dark pink hues are also prominent along the thin membranes dividing the orange into 7-10 segments, and the flesh contains many large, cream-colored seeds. Vaniglia Sanguigno oranges are sweet with little acidity, creating a one-dimensional flavor that has notes of vanilla and is reminiscent of a creamsicle.
Seasons/Availability
Vaniglia Sanguigno oranges are available in the late fall through early spring.
Current Facts
Vaniglia Sanguigno, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, is a pink-fleshed, acid-less sweet orange that grows on evergreen trees that can reach up to five meters in height and belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. More commonly known as the Vanilla blood orange, and also known as the Mango orange and Strawberry orange, Vaniglia Sanguigno oranges are not a true blood orange as they get their coloring from the natural pigment lycopene and not anthocyanin, making it devoid of the vibrant red-purple flesh characteristic of other blood oranges. Vaniglia Sanguigno oranges are not commercially produced and are predominately found in Italy, favored by home gardeners for the fruit’s sweet flavor and pink-orange coloring.
