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Oranges

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This item was last sold on : 06/22/21

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Description/Taste

Oranges are small to medium in size, averaging 5-10 centimeters in diameter, and are globular, oblate, or oval in shape. The rind ranges in color from orange, yellow, to green and is smooth with a leathery texture, dotted with many small oil glands across the surface that produce fragrant essential oil. Underneath the rind, there is a thin layer of white pith that is bitter and spongy. The flesh is juicy, also ranges in color from red, orange, to yellow, is filled with tightly packed pulp and juice sacs, and is divided into 10-14 segments by thin membranes. The flesh, depending on the variety, may also contain a few cream-colored seeds. Oranges are aromatic, juicy, and vary in flavor from sweet, acidic, tart, to sour.

Seasons/Availability

Oranges are available year-round, with peak season in the winter through summer.

Current Facts

Oranges, botanically a part of the Rutaceae or citrus family, are colorful fruits that grow in subtropical climates on evergreen trees that can reach up to fifteen meters in height. Recognized as one of the most popular cultivated fruit trees in the world, Oranges are not one of the original citrus species that occur in the wild and are a cultivated hybrid of pomelos and mandarins. There are over six hundred varieties of Oranges that can be divided into three main types including the sweet orange, mandarin orange, and sour orange. Some of the more commercially-important varieties include Washington navel, Valencia, Satsuma, and Seville. Despite the popular belief that they earned their name from the color of their skin, Oranges earned their name from the Sanskrit word naranga, meaning fragrant. This word was then known as narang in Arabic and was incorporated into the English language from the French word orenge. Oranges are favored by chefs, home cooks, and gardeners for their aromatic oils, bright zest, and sweet-tart juice and are incorporated into both sweet and savory applications.

Nutritional Value

Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and have anti-inflammatory properties. They also contain some calcium, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium.

Applications

Oranges are best suited for both raw and cooked applications but are showcased when used fresh, out of hand. The fruit can easily be peeled, segmented, and served as a stand-alone snack, or it can be tossed into green salads, fruit salads, and fruit cups. The juice is also commonly used and can be consumed fresh in smoothies, cocktails, soups, and gelatins. In addition to savory preparations, Orange juice can be used to flavor cakes, muffins, cookies, granola, soft-drinks, and candy. The zest of the Orange can be used to add flavor to meats, fish, and stir-fries. In South America, Oranges are boiled in sweetened water and poured over toast to create a unique soup. Oranges pair well with strawberries, pineapple, grapes, walnuts, pecans, light balsamic, kale, carrot, fennel, beets, potatoes, winter squash, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, onions, garlic, fish such as salmon, tuna, and mahi-mahi, and meat such as poultry, beef, and pork. The fruits will keep up to two weeks when stored in a cool and dark place and can be stored in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in plastic.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Oranges have been used and celebrated throughout history for their fresh flavor and aromatic oils. Considered a symbol of chastity in Japan, fertility in the Middle East, and good fortune in China, Oranges were often given as gifts during Christmas and New Years and were largely considered a dessert fruit. The Orange’s popularity continued as technology advanced and created new uses including juicing and extracting oils for household cleaners, perfumes, cosmetics, and bath products. Today there is even an annual citrus parade in Florida that celebrates the Orange and uses over 100,000 pieces of fruit to create the floats. The parade also features marching bands and celebrity guest appearances and is one of central Florida’s longest running traditions.

Geography/History

Oranges are native to Asia, specifically southern China, India, and Southeast Asia, and are a hybrid variety that was developed around 2500 BCE. These fruits are not found growing wild and were spread to the Mediterranean in the 1400s via traders returning from voyages to Asia. In the 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced Oranges to South America and Mexico, and the fruits were spread up into North America with French explorers. Today Oranges are found across almost every continent and are cultivated in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Italy, India, Japan, Egypt, and the United States. They are also produced on a smaller scale in Puerto Rico, Central America, New Zealand, West Africa, the Philippines, and China.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Mille Fleurs Bar	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Cucina Urbana (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-232-7808

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Oranges. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Whitney Bond		Healthy Asian Chicken Rice Bowls
My Baking Addiction		Cranberry Orange Mini Bundts
Drizzle & Dip		Sweet Potato Noodles with Chorizo and Orange
Eat the Love		Glazed Little Orange Cookies with Cinnamon and Cloves
Add a Pinch		Orange Salmon
Garlic & Zest		Pistachio Cake with Orange Segments
Where is my Spoon		Orange and Jam Swirl Butter Cookies
A Beautiful Mess		Pineapple Citrus Punch
Cooking Classy		Orange-Rosemary Glazed Salmon
Garlic & Zest		Summer Sipper Sangria

the other 160...

A Calculated Whisk		Grain-Free Cranberry Orange Bread
A Beautiful Plate		Shaved Fennel, Orange, & Pecorino Salad
Tangerine Zest		Puffed Black Rice and Basmati Rice
The Rustic Willow		Brown Sugar Shrimp with Orange Butter Sauce
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Shaved Asparagus And Orange Salad
Brooklyn Homemaker		Winter Salad with Spiced Pork Chops
Sprinkle Some Sugar		Fresh Orange Scones
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Sesame Orange Tofu Stir Fry
Shugary Sweets		Cranberry Orange Zucchini Muffins
A Family Feast		Orange Zucchini Cookies
A Wicked Whisk		Blueberry Orange Muffins
A Calculated Whisk		Orange Peach Raspberry Smoothie
A Beautiful Plate		Rhubarb Galette with Orange Frangipane
The Green Creator		Carrot Fries
Garlic & Zest		Citrusy Hearts of Palm Salad
Garlic & Zest		Oven Roasted Asparagus Oranges and Pecans
Paleo Newbie		Paleo Orangesicle Fizz Drink
I Knead to Eat		Easy Glazed Orange Bundt Cake
Giraffes Can Bake		Chocolate Orange Eclairs
Shugary Sweets		Orange Bread
The Salty Marshamallow		Orange Brownies
Garlic & Zest		Spatchcocked Citrus Chicken
Where is my Spoon		Orange Tiramisu with Mascarpone Cream-Cheese and Yogurt
Whitney Bond		Immunity Boosting Orange Berry Smoothie
Drizzle & Dip		Orange & Campari Cale
Roti & Rice		Orange Blueberry Steusel Muffins
Foodess		Portuguese Orange Cake
Know Your Produce		Orange Honey Butter
Oh, Sweet Basil		Sweet and Spicy Orange Salmon
A Cozy Kitchen		Sheet Pan Mojo Turkey
A Beautiful Mess		Orange Creamsicle Jello Shots
The Recipe Critic		Orange Pomegranate Salad
Rock Recipes		Orange Beef with Cashews
The Harvest Kitchen		Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa
Sugar and Charm		Honey Citrus Cocktail
Just a Taste		Skinny Margarita Popsicles
Where is my Spoon		Skillet Chicken Breast with Velvety Orange Sauce
Yummy Healthy Easy		Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad
A baJillian Recipes		Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Earth Eats		Pea Pods In Orange Reduction
Scrummy Lane		Chocolate Orange Cake
Fake Ginger		Cranberry Orange Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen		Crispy Plantain Chips with Mojo Sauce
Amy''s Healthy Baking		Healthy Fudgy Dark Chocolate Orange Brownies
Seasonal & Savory		Artichokes Stuffed with Citrus-Tarragon Shrimp
A Family Feast		Orange Almond Biscotti
Love Grows Wild		Citrus Doodle Cookies
The Endless Meal		Tropical Summer Coconut Oatmeal
Garlic & Zest		Cranberry Orange Pistachio Tea Cookies
Cooking on the Weekends		Honey Jalapeno Citrus Salad
Super Healthy Kids		Homemade Creamsicle Ice cream
Leite's Culinaria		Cranberry Citrus Compote
Boys Ahoy		Winter Pomegranate Citrus Smoothie
Where is my Spoon		Homemade Orange Mustard with Coriander and Apple Vinager
A Family Feast		Wheatberry Salad with Cranberries, Feta and Orange Citonette
Tangerine Zest		Gilthead Baked Citrus
Glorious Treats		Orange Zest Sugar Cookies
Yasmeen Health Nut		Orange Tian with Kumquat Marmalade and Saffron Citrus Sauce
Tangerine Zest		Osso Bucco of Veal with Orange
Hummingbird High		Orange Sugar Danish Pastries
A Calculated Whisk		Pan-Seared Chicken, Orange, & Walnut Salad
A Calculated Whisk		Orange-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
The Girl on Bloor		Kalbi Beef Tacos with Citrus Slaw
A Cozy Kitchen		Orange Cardamon Sweet Rolls with Pistachios
Cilantro & Citronella		Orange and Ginger Glazed Tofu
Tickling Palates		Orange Muffins With Orange Glaze
Tastes of Lizzy		Orange Walnut Stuffed Dates
Tori Avey		Sweet Citrus Rosemary Medley
Cannelle et Vanille		Citrus Cake for Winter Blues
Mostly Homemade Mom		Chocolate Orange Zucchini Cake
A Cookie Named Desire		Orange and Chocolate Brioche Rolls
Major Hoff Takes a Wife		Cranberry Orange Pull Apart Bread
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Avocado Orange Salad with Orange Honey Vinaigrette
Fox and Briar		Cranberry Orange Cosmo
Wife Mama Foodie		Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Where is my Spoon		Moist Polenta Orange Cake Malai Dulce
Leite's Culinaria		Catalina Citrus Sun Tea
Lemons for Lulu		Mimosa Bundt Cake
Tangerine Zest		Red Beet Salad, Cereals and Orange
A Saucy Kitchen		Arugula Fennel & Smoked Salmon Salad
Yup, It's Vegan		Orange Tofu
Drizzle & Dip		Mussel Steamed in Orange & Fennel
Brooklyn Homemaker		Citrus Herb Roasted Turkey
Yummily Yours		Orange Cauliflower
The Harvest Kitchen		Orange Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Crazy Vegan Kitchen		Pan-Fried Orange Tofu
A Saucy Kitchen		Grain Free Orange Cake
Drizzle & Dip		Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Orange Salt
Drizzle & Dip		Roast Chicken with Orange & Ginger
No. 2 Pencil		Orange Sweet Roll Pancakes
Shugary Sweets		Orange, Lemon and Lime Citrus Cookies
Food Faith Fitness		Paleo Orange Chicken
Recipes to Nourish		Homemade Orange Jello
Roti & Rice		Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Orange Sauce
Cooking Maniac		Orange Cumin Roast Chicken
Whitney Bond		Grilled Fruit Sangria
Jen Reviews		Seafood Salad With Orange and Honey Dressing
Edible Terrain		Healing Cranberry Smoothie
Lemons for Lulu		Orange Poppyseed Almond Flour Cake
Rhubarbarians		Almond Milk Chai with Whiskey and Orange
Little Bits Of		Orange Vanilla Energy Balls
Food Doodles		Chocolate Orange Avocado Pudding
Where is my Spoon		Orange Mustard Salmon with Dill and Orange Rice
The Honour System		Creamy Orange Avocado Smoothie
The Fitchen		Easy Orange Salad Dressing
Getty Stewart		Orange Fennel Salad
Carlsbad Cravings		Easy Orange Syrup
Turnip the Oven		Vegan Carrot Orange Sherbet
Roti & Rice		Orange Coconut Cake with Orange Frosting
Fashionable Foods		Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (with Orange Yogurt Glaze)
Vegan Heaven		Fruit Spring Rolls
A Family Feast		Pork and Apple Skewers with Orange Balsamic Glaze
Giraffes Can Bake		Fig and Orange Kugelhopf
Reluctant Entertainer		Sunshine Lemon Bread
Vegan Richa		Crispy Orange Cauliflower
Whitney Bond		Vitamin Boost Juice
Sugar and Charm		Greyhound Cocktail Popsicles
Community Table		Tuna & Kale Tacos with Citrus salsa
Making Thyme for Health		Fresh Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Garlic & Zest		Tropical Fruit Salad with Sweet â€˜n Spicy Dressing
Rock Recipes		Orange Five Spice Glazed Salmon
An Italian in My Kitchen		Homemade Orange Lemon Syrup Drink
Zoe Bakes		Rhubarb-Orange Jam
I Bake, He Shoots		Orange Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Fashionable Foods		Berry, Ginger, and Orange Smoothie
Food Faith Fitness		Creamsicle Vegan Cheesecake Bars
The Comfort of Cooking		Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken
Drizzle & Dip		Baked Yoghurt with Spicy Brandy Oranges
Good Food		Green Punch
Budget Bytes		Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
A Beautiful Mess		Smoky Cauliflower Steaks with Orange and Herb Quinoa
Community Table		Orange Sunshine Biscuits
Cilantro & Citronella		Hidden Veggie Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Dark Chocolate Orange Ice Cream
Taste of Home		Orange-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes
Whole and Heavenly Oven		Sticky Orange Gingerbread Muffins
Mom On Time Out		Skinny Orange Muffins
Leite's Culinaria		Chocolate-Dipped Candied Citrus Peel
Reluctant Entertainer		Carrot Pineapple Zucchini Bread
Seasonal & Savory		Artichokes with Saffron-Orange Hollandaise
Good Food		Chocolate Fondant Cake with Grand Marnier Poached Oranges
Yin & Yolk		Chocolate Orange Challah Bread
A Kitchen Addiction		Sweet and Spicy Chicken Over Rice
Breakaway Cook		Crispy Tangy Tofu
Kevin and Amanda		Crock-Pot Orange Sweet Rolls
Sugar and Charm		Orange Rum Cake with Meringue Buttercream
Kitchen At Hoskins		Orange Walnut Cake
Kate Moving Forward		Orange Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Mom On Time Out		Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
i am baker		Orange Bars
Inside Bru Crew Life		Orange Bluberry Muffins
Community Table		Fresh Tomato Orange Soup
Kitchen Sanctuary		Carrot and Orange Tray Bake with Orange Infused Raisins
Garlic & Zest		Simple Citrus Almond Salad
Hapa Nom Nom		Swedish Mulled Wine
Tangerine Zest		Shrimp and Tomato Confit Risotto
Jen Reviews		Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas
Scaling Back		Orange Spiced Cauliflower and Squash Bowl
Garlic & Zest		Mandarin Quinoa and Kale Bowl
The Merchant Baker		Orange Olive Oil Cake

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