What are useful and rich oranges
An orange is considered a fruit, but according to the biological parameter it is a berry that consists of lobules, each of which is covered with a thin shell. Orange peel has two layers-a soft white spongy shell and a thin upper peel, which has a bright aroma and a variety of colors depending on the variety of fruit (calorizer). Oranges are almost always round, the size and weight also vary depending on the variety. To taste, oranges are sweet and sweet-sour, and the latter are in great demand.
The homeland of oranges is considered to be China, but according to some sources it is obvious that areas of South America and the Mediterranean also knew oranges in ancient times.
Caloric content of an orange
The caloric content of an orange is 36 kcal per 100 g of the product.
Composition and useful properties of orange
Orange is an extremely healthy fruit with a rich vitamin and mineral composition. It contains: beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamins B, A, B1, B2, B5, B6, C, H and PP, as well as minerals necessary for the body: potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, molybdenum, phosphorus and sodium. Oranges are an excellent prevention of beriberi, strengthen the immune system, have a beneficial effect on the activity of the cardiovascular system. Orange juice, like the whole fruit as a whole, has an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect, as well as a tonic effect, it is recommended for diseases of the nervous system, as it promotes bone regeneration.
Selection and storage of oranges
Like many fruits, oranges are recommended to smell and pick up before buying. The heavier and more fragrant the fruit, the juicier and tastier its flesh, umbilical oranges are always sweet, so you can buy them right away. Oranges are capricious during transportation, so most often they are collected unripe, carefully pack each fruit in thin paper, transport oranges in well-ventilated boxes. When buying, you need to visually check the fruit for the presence of mold or dents, dry and wrinkled peel is a sign of a dried orange, you should not take such.
At home, the orange should be stored in a cool dry place, you can in the refrigerator, but in no case in cellophane, to avoid fogging and spoilage of the product.
How to grow an orange at home
Everyone can grow an orange tree from stone at home, for this you need to buy only a special soil for citrus fruits and a large pot, because young shoots do not tolerate transplanting. Wash the seeds, let them dry and plant them in moistened soil to a depth of 1 cm. Tighten the pan with cling film and place in a dark place. After germination, the plant can be moved to a bright place, although oranges do not like bright sun. Water and spray the tree with standing or boiled water, the soil is periodically loosened. To get the fruit, you need to graft the plant, then you can eat your own oranges, although they will be small.
Orange in cooking
Oranges are eaten not only fresh, they are made into juices and jams, jams, jellies and marmalade, orange zest is used to prepare desserts, salads and to add piquancy to meat dishes. Fresh oranges are added to vegetable and fruit salads, combined with desserts, ice cream and cocktails.