Orange

The orange is the fruit of the sweet orange tree, a citrus tree of the Rutaceae family. This fruit has a round appearance with a firm and shiny orange skin. Its pulp is made up of numerous vesicles filled with juice. The flavor of this fruit varies from acid to sweet.

The orange has its origin in the southwest of China, and currently its cultivation is concentrated in the areas bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain. This fruit is considered winter, since it is harvested during the coldest months or mid-autumn.

Properties and benefits: orange

Some benefits you didn't know about taking orange

Oranges contain a large amount of water. The composition of this fruit includes its high concentration of folates, vitamins from groups A and C, the latter being a source of ascorbic acid. Oranges also contain lutein, zeaxanthin and different organic groups such as, for example, malic acid or organic acid. This fruit also has large amounts of hydroxycinnamic acids, such as ferulic acid or caffeic acid. Other nutrients include a high concentration of minerals such as calcium, phosphorous and potassium, as well as flavonoids such as hesperidin.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 42 kcal, Proteins: 0.8 g, Carbohydrates: 8.6 g, Fibre: 2 g, Water: 88.6g, Calcium: 36 mg, Magnesium: 12 mg, Potassium: 200 mg, Phosphorus: 28 mg, Folates: 37 mg, Vitamin A: 40 mg, Vitamin C: 50 mg

Nutritional values

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Kcal

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Fat

8.6 gr

CHO

0.8 gr

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