Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
308.00 kcal
  
16
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
150.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
164.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Citrus
  
Berry
  
Season
Winter
  
Autumn
  
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
  
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Red
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Bitter, Tart
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
North America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Brazil
  
United States of America
  
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
United States of America
  
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
  
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
  
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Vaccinium
  
Species
C. × sinensis
  
Vaccinium macrocarpon
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Heath