Orange

A mix of Pomelo and Tangerine, the sweet orange (not to be confused with bitter orange, not overly nice in a smoothie) is a huge player in the world fruit market.

Oranges and orange juice are consumed by nearly everyone worldwide, being produced by many warm countries in the Mediterranean, Asia, Far and Near East, America and The Orient.
orange

Storage

In a fruit bowl with other fruits, don’t allow them to be near fruit that is past its best or they make a right mess and go really manky!

Preparation

Peel, segment and bung in the smoothie maker

Nutritional stuff

Loads of Vit C, Folate and Potassium. Oranges fight disease caused by age, lower cholesterol and are packed full of anti-oxidants! (Wohoo for Oranges!)

Hints and tips

Freeze segments for use as ‘nice cubes’ replacing ice cubes in your favourite smoothie.
Include the white pithy bits between peel and flesh; this is rich in Vit C and is a good source of pectin.