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Seville Orange

Also Known As : Bitter orange, Sour orange
Technical Name : Citrus aurantium
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They are sour, acidic, tangy, and somewhat bitter in taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Seville oranges can be suited for juicing and zesting as their bitter and sour flesh is unpalatable when used raw.

Description

Seville oranges are round to oblate in shape and small to medium in size. Their orange colored skin is rough and thick. Their flesh is a little juicy, acidic and contains a lot of seeds. The flesh is divided into 10-11 segments by thin white membranes. They are available in the winter through early spring. Seville orange is native to Southeast Asia. It is now grown throughout the Mediterranean region and elsewhere, including California and Florida.

Health benefits

  • Seville Orange helps to promote weight loss.(1)
  • They helps to regulate appetite.(1)
  • They are also beneficial for certain stomach aches.(1)
  • They are rich in vitamin C which boosts immunity.(1)
  • They also contain carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, phenolic acids as well as many flavonoids.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose seville orange that is firm, smooth and heavy for its size. Always avoid seville oranges that are soft or moldy.

Note

Excess consumption of seville orange may increase blood pressure and heart rate. They may also cause headache.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.nutritionandinnovation.com/bitter-orange/

(2) https://www.verywellfit.com/bitter-orange-benefits-2223822

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