Author: Justin Shelton

Comparing Lemons to Oranges Like lemons, oranges have the most vitamin C in their peel: 136mg, or just 7mg more than a lemon, in 100g of orange peel. The next-best source of vitamin C from an orange is the fruit itself: 53.20mg, barely more than you’d get from a lemon. Which is better lemon or […]

Oranges, with their round shape and glowing hue reminiscent of gold, symbolize money in traditional Chinese customs. On the first day of Chinese New Year, families and businesses roll oranges and coins over the threshold of their front door, to ensure that prosperity will flow into the building all year long. Why should you roll […]

To peel an orange with your hands, choose an orange that’s bright, firm, and heavy. Puncture the skin near the top of the orange with your thumbnail and work your thumb under the peel. Gently tear off as big a section of skin as you can and continue until it’s all off. Does rolling an […]

Try to avoid older fruit with wrinkled or bruised skin, as it will be harder to peel and will not taste as good. Oranges which are still slightly green or light orange in color may be slightly unripe and will be harder to peel as the skin will stick tightly to the fruit. What causes […]

Tropicana sells the oil to perfume companies and distillers. It’s also used for flavoring, orange cleaners, and other products. Once the oil is extracted, the orange peels are turned into flakes, mixed with molasses, and made into cattle feed! What do factories do with orange peels? The orange peel can be used as a source […]

To peel with a knife, insert the pointed tip into the skin at the top of the orange and slice off the peel by rotating the orange around the knife. To peel with a spoon, make a 1 inch cut on the side of the orange, slicing through the skin but not the fruit. Insert […]

If you want to eat an orange, cut or tear a small hole in the peel, then pull the peel and skin away from the orange. If you see any stringy pieces, pull those off too. Slide one of your fingers into the hole at the top of the orange, then pry it open to […]

Use oranges to make jams, sauces, or sangria. When you serve oranges as fruit after a meal or as a snack, serve them whole. Peel and slice oranges if you use them in a salad, fruit salad, or dessert. If you serve orange juice, squeeze the oranges in the kitchen. How do you present an […]

*From concentrate. Start your day with the goodness of pure orange juice*. No preservatives. No sugar added. How much sugar is in McDonald’s orange juice? McDonald’s Minute Maid Orange Juice Nutrition Facts Serving Size 16 fl oz Total Carbohydrates 39g 13% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 39g Protein 3g 6% Is McDonald’s orange juice real […]

Eat them! Eat them! How can you use a whole orange without waste? This smells heavenly and cleans even better. Make an herbal tea. Make orange zest and freeze it with water in ice cube trays. Make old fashioned marmalade! Dry and powder the rinds. Make natural citrus cleaner with orange rinds and white vinegar […]

White Dots on Fruit Often, they’re the same pathogen but at different stages of development. This is the case with melanose, a fungal pathogen you’ll find primarily on grapefruit and sweet oranges. Melanose colonizes dead twigs, and its spores spread when rain hits the twigs and splashes those spores onto the fruit. What is the […]

Contrary to what some cup fungi info may state, orange peel fungus is not poisonous and is, in fact, an edible mushroom, although it really has no taste. It does not secrete any toxins, but it does share a close resemblance to some species of Otidea fungi that do produce harmful toxins. What kind of […]

Birds that eat oranges include bluebirds, catbirds, grosbeaks, mockingbirds, orioles, robins, tanagers, thrashers, towhees, waxwings, woodpeckers. Many birds can eat oranges. They can be offered as orange-halves or sliced. Are oranges safe for birds? Oranges. Not only do oranges taste great, but they are packed with a super dose of Vitamin C, which can help […]

Alternaria rot is also called black rot when it appears in navel oranges. If you cut infected fruit in half, you will see the rotted area has spread into the core of the fruit. There are several varieties of the Alternaria citric fungi. Most of them do not produce toxins (but you still won’t want […]

3–4 hours should be enough to have nicely infused water but if you like strong flavors, you can leave the fruit in for up to 12 hours. Once you are happy with the flavor it’s a good idea to strain out the fruit. How long can you keep infused water? Refrigerate leftover infused water within […]

Yes, like oranges, tangerines are citrus fruits that squirrels love. Tangerines are often referred to as mandarins and can be sweet or tart. Squirrels will probably prefer eating oranges or blood oranges over tangerines as they have stronger flavor. Can wild squirrels eat oranges? Summer and Spring Diet In the summer, squirrels will feast on […]

Growing at a higher altitudes with dryer heat and less humidity, California navels tend to be less juicy but still just as sweet. Both Florida and California have long rich histories in growing navel oranges and both states grow delicious oranges. Which oranges are the sweetest? Which Oranges are the Sweetest? Navel Orange – considered […]

Growing Regions Sunkist’s growers are located throughout California and Arizona, allowing us to offer a consistent supply of quality, fresh citrus year-round. Does Sunkist grow their own oranges? Sunkist doesn’t solely grow oranges But Sunkist cultivates many types of citrus fruits including, lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, tangelos, tangerines, and oranges. What type of oranges are […]

It brings a real freshness to the complexion and releases impurities from. Suitable for all hair types, it brings a lot of shine and softness to the hair while facilitating detangling. Its stimulating action on microcirculation stimulates the scalp and strengthens tired hair. Is it good to put orange on your hair? Apart from all […]