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
  
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier 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
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
352.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
245.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
345.00 kcal
  
10
Type
Citrus
  
Tropical
  
Season
Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
  
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Brown, Green
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Green
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
5.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot
  
Cold, Sunny
  
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.
  
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Brazil
  
Italy
  
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
New Zealand
  
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
  
Actinidia deliciosa
  
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Actinidia
  
Species
C. × sinensis
  
A. deliciosa
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Kiwi