uit with a sweet and tangy flavor and a bright orange rind. Oranges are a good source of vitamin C and can be eaten fresh or juiced.
Here are some more details about oranges:
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ShapeOranges are usually round, but can also be oval or ellipsoid. The base of most varieties is flattened.
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SkinThe skin of an orange is fragrant and leathery, and is usually yellow or light orange to reddish. The skin has minute glands that contain an essential oil.
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PulpThe pulp of an orange is juicy and yellow, orange, or light to deep red in color. It’s full of juice sacs, which are tightly packed with 10–14 segments.
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TypesThe most common types of oranges are the sweet (or common) orange, the sour (or Seville) orange, and the mandarin orange.
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HealthOranges are a good source of vitamin C, which may help combat the formation of free radicals that cause cancer. However, one study linked high amounts of orange juice and grapefruit with a higher risk of skin cancer.
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