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, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
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Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Brazil
Taiwan
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia