Our Citrus
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Key Attributes
Appearance: Bright yellow outer skin, sometimes with a slightly dimpled texture. Generally oval in shape and may vary in size.
Texture: The outer skin of lemons is smooth but can be slightly bumpy or textured in some varieties. Beneath the thin outer peel lies a spongy white layer, followed by juicy, segmented flesh.
Flavor: Tangy, citrusy flavor, which is characterized by high acidity. Their sourness adds zest to dishes.
Lemons are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia, with historical ties to regions such as China, Burma, and Assam in India. They gained popularity in Arabic countries, including Egypt and Persia, as merchants began trading them more frequently.
Lemons have a history of being used not just as a culinary ingredient, but also for various practical and cultural purposes. During the Renaissance era, wealthy Europeans used lemons as a status symbol, displaying them in elaborate displays or using them to scent their homes and clothing.
Lemons are low in calories and fat, and are an excellent source of vitamin C. Lemons contain antioxidants like flavonoids and citric acid, offering various health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.
Key Attributes
Appearance: Green outer skin, varying in shade from pale green to deeper hues. They are generally small, round or oval-shaped fruits with a smooth, glossy peel.
Texture: The outer peel of limes is thin and smooth. Beneath the peel lies juicy flesh that ranges from translucent green to pale yellow-green, due to small juice sacs.
Flavor: Limes are known for their tart and tangy flavor profile, characterized by high acidity. The taste is bright and refreshing, with a distinct citrusy zing that adds zest to dishes.
It’s believed that wild limes originated in the Indonesian archipelago or nearby mainland Asia. Around 1000 CE, Arabian traders possibly introduced limes, along with lemons, from India to the eastern Mediterranean countries and Africa.
Limes played a crucial role in maritime history during the Age of Sail. British sailors were nicknamed “Limeys” because they consumed limes to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages.
Limes are low in calories, and are an excellent source of vitamin C, along with dietary fiber and small amounts of other vitamins and minerals like potassium and folate. Additionally, limes are rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, offering various health benefits such as reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.
Key Attributes
Appearance: Bright orange outer skin, generally spherical or slightly flattened in shape, with a smooth and glossy peel. The skin may have a dimpled texture, known as “orange peel” or “orange zest.”
Texture: Thick outer peel that encases juicy, segmented flesh. Oranges are known for their refreshing juiciness, providing a burst of liquid when bitten into.
Flavor: Sweet and tangy flavor profile, with a balanced combination of sweetness and acidity. The taste is bright and citrusy, with aromatic notes reminiscent of the orange blossom.
Oranges are thought to originate from the tropical regions of Asia, particularly the Malay Archipelago. It is likely that orange cultivation spread from its native habitat to India, the east coast of Africa, and eventually to the eastern Mediterranean region.
The English word “orange” derives from the Sanskrit word “naranga” and the Persian word “narang,” both of which refer to the fruit. The color orange was later named after the fruit, which was already widely known and recognized.
Oranges are low in calories, and are an excellent source of vitamin C, along with dietary fiber and small amounts of other vitamins and minerals like potassium, folate, and vitamin A. Oranges are rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, offering various health benefits such as reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.
Key Attributes
Appearance: Smooth, shiny, and thick outer peel that ranges in color from pale yellow to pink or red. They are spherical or slightly flattened in shape, with a dimpled texture on the skin.
Texture: Grapefruit flesh is tender, juicy, and divided into easily separable segments. The texture of grapefruit flesh varies depending on the variety and ripeness, ranging from firm and crisp to soft and succulent.
Flavor: Grapefruits offer a unique flavor profile with a balance of sweetness and tartness. The taste is refreshing and citrusy, with a slightly bitter undertone that becomes more pronounced in pink or red varieties.
The grapefruit likely originated in Barbados as a hybrid of the shaddock (Citrus grandis). It gained popularity as a fruit for home consumption in the West Indies islands before spreading to the American mainland.
The grapefruit tree reaches the size of an orange tree, growing between 4.5 to 6 meters (15 to 20 feet) in height.
Grapefruit contains approximately 42 kcal, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 1.6 grams of fiber, 0.8 grams of protein, and less than 0.1 grams of fat. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, providing about 33 milligrams, and contains small amounts of potassium and vitamin A.
Key Attributes
Appearance: Large citrus fruits with thick, pale green to yellow rind. They can range from spherical to pear-shaped and may have a slightly uneven surface.
Texture: The pomelo’s thick rind offers juicy, segmented flesh, varying in color from pale yellow to pink or red, depending on the variety. This succulent flesh is tender and easily divided into segments.
Flavor: Pomelos offer a sweet and mildly tart flavor profile, with less acidity compared to grapefruits. The taste is refreshing and citrusy, with aromatic notes reminiscent of other citrus fruits such as oranges.
The pomelo has its origins in Southeast Asia and Malaysia. It remains relatively unpopular in the U.S. Pomelos thrive in tropical and subtropical regions. While California and Florida produce a small crop, commercial cultivation predominantly occurs in Asia and Israel.
The pomelo is known by various names, including Chinese grapefruit, shaddock, pulemo, or pompelmous. In Chinese culture, it is considered a symbol of good luck.
Pomelo contains approximately 38 kcal, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fiber, 0.8 grams of protein, and less than 0.1 grams of fat. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, providing about 61 milligrams, and contains small amounts of potassium, vitamin A, and magnesium.