{"id":137,"date":"2009-02-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-02-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/freshliving\/2009\/02\/battle-scurvy-a-guide-to-oranges.html"},"modified":"2009-02-09T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-02-09T11:00:00","slug":"battle-scurvy-a-guide-to-oranges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/freshliving\/2009\/02\/battle-scurvy-a-guide-to-oranges.html","title":{"rendered":"Battle Scurvy: A Guide to Oranges"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"233233016_cd217ea949.jpg\"<\/span>Deep into winter as we are, it’s time to get your Vitamin C on.  How to choose which kind of orange to stock up on?  Here’s a brief guide to the major types you’ll see at the store.<\/p>\n

Navel<\/b>
The “navel” of these sweet, thick-skinned oranges is an inverted bump that remains on the blossom end of the fruit. It’s actually a mutation dating back to the 1820s that results in a tiny, second fruit (a “conjoined twin”) developing at that end. Navel oranges mostly come from California.<\/p>\n

Valencia<\/b>
These thinner-skinned oranges are generally
\nassociated with Florida. Valencias are sweet fruits that boast a later, longer growing season
\nthan navel oranges, so they’re often used for juice when other citrus is
\nnot available.<\/p>\n

Blood<\/b>
Blood oranges get their signature scarlet tinge from a
\npigment called anthocyanin, which is a healthful antioxidant also found in some deep-red apples.  Blood oranges are often used in savory dishes, like salads or
\nwith grilled fish or meats, in addition to cocktails, sorbets, and
\nother sweets.<\/p>\n

Cara Cara<\/b>
\nCara Cara oranges are a type of navel orange, but with a slightly more tart flavor than a standard navel.  Their color is also more on the pinkish end of the spectrum, almost looking like a grapefruit.  Cara Cara oranges are lower in acid than other oranges, so they’re a good choice for those with acid sensitivities.<\/p>\n

Tangelo<\/b>
This small, sweet fruit is a hybrid between a tangerine (which is the same thing as a mandarin orange, by the way) and a grapefruit. Like their cousins tangerines and clementines, tangelos are wonderful out-of-hand fruits, as they’re sweet, delicious, and easy to peel.   <\/p>\n

So, tell: how do you orange?  What’s your favorite variety?  Are you a zester, a squeezer, a pulper, a slicer, or a segmenter?<\/p>\n

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