Oranges

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Vitamins and Minerals

Oranges contain fiber, sugar, protein, Vitamin A, antioxidant, Vitamin C, and calcium.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”essen”]

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Oranges have antioxidant properties that have several health benefits. Oranges prevent kidney stones formation. This fruit also protects against heart diseases due to the presence of hesperidin. Oranges also prevent anemia (a condition in which red blood cells or hemoglobin, lost their ability to carry oxygen) by absorbing more iron.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]

Origin and Usage

Oranges are dfdgated in Asia and it’s been cultivated for almost 7000 years in India and China. This fruit belongs to the family Rotaceae. Oranges are usually round and sweet. The flesh is pulpy and orange in color. It has many seeds. Orange is used raw and also used in making jelly, desserts, jams, and cakes.

Types and varieties

There are many types of Oranges. Some famous types are Blood oranges, Jaffa orange, navel orange, and Valencia orange.

Production

Brazil was on the top in 2019-20 with the production of 15.62 million metric tons. Other significant countries in the production of oranges are China, European Union, and the United States.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]