{"id":911,"date":"2010-02-09T14:26:23","date_gmt":"2010-02-09T14:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/freshliving\/2010\/02\/the-wonderful-world-of-oranges.html"},"modified":"2010-02-09T14:26:23","modified_gmt":"2010-02-09T14:26:23","slug":"the-wonderful-world-of-oranges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/freshliving\/2010\/02\/the-wonderful-world-of-oranges.html","title":{"rendered":"The Wonderful World of Oranges"},"content":{"rendered":"

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‘Tis the season when — unless you live in sunny climes, in which case I don’t want to hear it — the only colorful, ripe, perfect fruit at the grocery store is from the citrus family.  Which means oranges, and lots of ’em.<\/p>\n

On the off chance that you need this reminder, oranges are healthy
\nbecause they contain: immune-boosting vitamin C,
\nblood-pressure-lowering flavonoids, digestive-system-boosting dietary
\nfiber, and disease-fighting antioxidants galore.  So give one a squeeze!<\/p>\n

Last year, I wrote up a guide to the different types of oranges you may encounter.  It seems like a good day to reprieve it!<\/p>\n

The Fresh Living Guide to Oranges<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Navel<\/b>
The “navel” of these sweet, thick-skinned oranges is an
\ninverted bump that remains on the blossom end of the fruit. It’s
\nactually a mutation dating back to the 1820s that results in a tiny,
\nsecond fruit (a “conjoined twin”) developing at that end. Navel oranges
\nmostly 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<\/a> 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<\/a>
\nthan a standard navel.  Their color is also more on the pinkish end of
\nthe spectrum, almost looking like a grapefruit.  Cara Cara oranges are
\nlower in acid than other oranges, so they’re a good choice for those
\nwith acid sensitivities.<\/p>\n

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

So, tell: what’s your favorite way to 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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