"Why should you have any interest in oranges? For starters, there are over 600 types of oranges grown around the world, meaning when you stroll through your local grocery store or farmers' market, you've merely scratched the surface - or peel, in this case. In addition, the health benefits of eating oranges - high vitamin C, vitamin B1, and folate - are generally great for keeping your immune system chugging along."
"Like any other fruit or vegetable, it's helpful to know what to look for to make sure that the oranges you're buying at the grocery store or farmers' market are of the best quality. Size, weight, and texture are all useful indicators to consider when you pick up that piece of fruit and decide whether to put it in your shopping bag."
Over 600 orange varieties are grown worldwide, though grocery stores and farmers' markets typically carry a smaller subset. Oranges are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1, and folate, supporting immune health. Oranges function well in cooking, baking, and cocktail-making because of their juice, zest, and flavor. Quality selection relies on size, weight, and texture; heavier and firm fruit often indicate juiciness and freshness. In Florida, a major citrus region, harvest season runs from mid-October through May, with different varieties becoming ready at different times during the long harvest window.
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