Orange is perhaps the most beautiful among all of the citrus fruits. It is also the most popular fruit. Have it fresh, or drink its juice – it’s always as tasty as it can be. The scientific name of the orange is Citrus X sinensis.
Start the day with a glass of orange juice. This has been the common drink on the breakfast table. The reason is that fresh orange juice is not only tasty but is also a beneficial drink enriched with vitamins and minerals.
Orange can be of various types. Be it the sweet species Citrus sinensis or the Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine, Satsuma species Citrus reticulata – all have exclusiveness in them. They are the bright and beautiful members of the family Rutaceae, the citrus family.
The shape of this juicy edible orange is round with thick skin. Mandarin types of oranges are usually small with loose skin. The best temperature to keep an orange is 12 degrees Celsius or inside the refrigerator.
The Scientific Name of Orange – Citrus X sinensis
Orange trees are evergreen trees with aromatic and alternate leaves, highly fragrant flowers, and of course the yummy orange. They can get to a height of 8 to 15 meters. However, the Mandarin species grow only to 7.5 meters.
If we look back in history we find that orange cultivation was a very common phenomenon. Oranges perhaps originated in the south and Indo-China.
Research has shown that orange juice not only contains vitamin C, but also provides a good amount of folate, fiber, and potassium that reduces the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and birth defects.
The antioxidants found in orange juice are very effective in fighting harmful illnesses and repairing damaged body tissue, bones, and blood vessels. A glass of orange juice (approx. 240ml) contains 100 – 120% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.
Not only the flesh but also the compounds found in the peel of an orange can help lower cholesterol levels.
