Oranges
Produce Type
Fruit
Description
The United States has the best oranges in the world! First introduced by Spanish missionaries to Florida and California, most of our supply still comes from these two states. Due to differences in soil and climate, Florida and California oranges -- even those of the same variety -- vary in color, texture and juiciness.
Varieties
Florida
Florida oranges are thin-skinned, very juicy and very easy to squeeze. Florida oranges are less than picture perfect when they are perfect to eat. You'll see orange, yellow and green skins marked with blemishes.
California
California oranges are rated the finest eating or table oranges. They usually have the full orange color (due to a drier climate with cooler nights), with a thicker skin and less juiciness than the Florida fruit.
Eat Out of Hand
Wedge thumb between peel and flesh; pull off peel a piece at a time. Break fruit into sections to eat.
To Remove All Peel
Run a sharp knife between peel and flesh, peel fruit in spiral fashion.
To Section Peeled Fruit For Salads
Run a sharp knife along sides of dividing membranes to core; twist knife at core to release sections.
To Eat From Shell
Cut into wedges.
