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, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
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 cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
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
  
Along with meal, 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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
258.64 kcal
  
27
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
200.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Citrus
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Winter
  
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
  
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
  
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fibrous
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Sweet
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot
  
Humid, 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.
  
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Brazil
  
India
  
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
  
Artocarpus heterophyllus
  
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
  
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Alismidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Artocarpus
  
Species
C. × sinensis
  
A. heterophyllus
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Not Available