🔥 In a nutshell#
The orange is winter’s vitamin C champion — a juicy, mood-lifting burst.
📋 Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | sweet orange |
| Family | Rutaceae, Citrus |
| Nature | sweet-tart, cool |
| Calories | ≈ 47 kcal/100g |
👅 Taste & Texture#
Tender segments pop with balanced sweet-tart juice; clean, fragrant finish.
💪 Nutrition & Benefits#
- Rich in vitamin C to support immunity;
- Flavonoids help blood-vessel elasticity;
- Fiber aids gut and fullness.
🌍 Where It Grows#
Gannan navel (Jiangxi), Zigui (Hubei), Qianyang (Hunan); globally Brazil, US, Spain lead.
🍂 Harvest Season#
Winter to early spring (Nov–Apr), navels sweetest.
🛒 Picking & Storing#
- Pick tight, heavy, fine-pored skin;
- Cool, airy storage; refrigerate for longer keep.
⚠️ Cautions#
- Avoid on an empty stomach if acidic;
- Grapefruit drug interactions are well known; oranges are milder but still note meds.
✨ Fun Facts#
Orange vs tangerine: the orange is a pomelo–mandarin hybrid with tighter, harder-to-peel skin.
Note: the above reflects general nutrition knowledge and is not medical advice.
