Frozen concentrated orange juice became popular toward the end of the Second World War. Since few could afford freshly squeezed juice while the war was waging, they opted for the frozen kind. It was probably the worst thing to happen to fruit since Eve plucked that apple from the Tree of Knowledge. No, this isn’t a diatribe against fruit juices. We freely acknowledge that real fruit juices are healthier than soda. But the problem is that millions of American families have all but replaced fresh fruit with fruit juices, and they are not the same! As we explained, frozen orange…
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People sometime ask if oranges with slightly green-tinted peel are ripe enough to eat. The answer is yes, by all means. By the time we pick our oranges to fill your orders, they’ve reached full maturity in size and content. Mother Nature works her wonders on a time schedule that never fails to deliver. A greenish tint here and there only means an orange is ripe, sweet and juicy, ready for you to enjoy. So, why do ripe oranges sometimes have that tint of green? There are two explanations for this. The first has to do with climate. When the…
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The Honeybell orange is as famous for its fugacity as it is for its incredible taste. This rare tangelo is cultivated mainly in Florida and is available for a few short weeks in January. If it is a bumper crop, shipments may be sent in February, but that is rarely the case. As a result, Honeybell orange lovers across the nation get their orders in early. What is a tangelo? There are over six hundred distinct varieties of oranges, and tangelos are often included in the orange family, even though they are a hybrid fruit. That means that they are…
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You’ve probably heard that citrus fruit like navel oranges are very healthy and that you should eat a lot of them, but do you know why? Navel oranges and other citrus fruit taste great, especially if they’re fresh picked, but there are more reasons than taste why you should be eating them every day. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should be eating navel oranges and other citrus fruits: To fight off illness – The Vitamin C and B Complex vitamins in navel oranges are exactly what your body needs to stay healthy. By boosting your…
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Have you ever heard of Indian River fruit? Maybe not but you have probably eaten Indian River fruit without even knowing it! Indian River is the country of Florida that produces world famous citrus fruits that you buy at your local super market and local produce markets without even knowing. You drink the delicious orange juices and fruit blends from cartons sold in the freezer and refrigerator sections of your corner shop. Indian River fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, pomelos, tangelos honey bells, and tangerines are all produced here for your delight. So what makes Indian River…
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If you want to make your holiday cocktails stand out this year substitute Honeybells for oranges in traditional holiday drinks. Honeybells have more juice than any other type of citrus fruit, so using one Honeybell will give you enough fresh squeezed and delicious citrus juice for several cocktails. The unique taste of Honeybell juice will make drinks that traditionally use orange or grapefruit juice taste just different enough to put a new spin on some beloved holiday beverages. Make sure that you have plenty of fresh Honeybells on hand at the bar to use for juice and to use as…
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Citrus fruit cocktails are always a welcome treat at parties, but they are perfect for holiday parties where guests may want an alternative to egg nog and other holiday drinks. Cocktail season is just around the corner. Spice up your holiday parties this year by serving some of these easy traditional citrus cocktails in addition to egg nog and other Christmas drinks. You can make great cocktails for your guests without spending a fortune stocking your home with alcohol. With some fresh fruit, a few high quality liquors, and a little imagination you can serve cocktails your guests will love…
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Florida pink grapefruit is famous around the world for its sweet and tangy taste and healthy juice. Studies have shown that eating pink grapefruit everyday can dramatically reduce your risk of developing heart disease and some kinds of cancer like prostate cancer. Eating pink grapefruit every day will also help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, because there is a naturally occurring enzyme in grapefruit that tells your body to burn fat for fuel which helps you get rid of stored up fat. Pink grapefruit, like Ruby red and white grapefruit, have less than one hundred calories per…
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Many people who say they don’t like grapefruit have actually never tried fresh from the grove Florida grapefruit. Once they try really fresh grapefruit, or try a different type of grapefruit like Ruby Red or Pink grapefruit, they find out that they actually love the taste of grapefruit. Have you tried fresh grapefruit? Most people try grapefruit once or twice from the grocery store and then never try it again. But give grapefruit another chance. There is a huge difference between the taste of grocery store fruit and citrus fruit that is fresh picked and delicious. Florida grapefruit, oranges and…
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How much fruit do you eat in your daily life? As you may already know, most medical professionals and health researchers recommend no less than three or four servings per day of fresh, wholesome citrus fruits. Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines are often rightly called “nature’s health food store” because they pack so many important vitamins, minerals, and other essential daily nutrients into the same delicious package. Here Come the Honeybells Possibly the most exciting form of citrus fruit, and probably the most in demand, is the Honeybell orange, sometimes referred to as the Minneola Tangelo. The…