Grapefruit tops the fruit list as one of the highest in vitamins, minerals and trace elements important to human health. Just one half of a single grapefruit provides an entire day’s supply of essential Vitamin C. This vitamin, a cornerstone to good health, must be replenished daily. The Vitamin C in grapefruit counteracts free radicals, aids the body in fighting infection, promotes the absorption of iron, is critical in collagen production and helps the body to grow. How Grapefruit Neutralizes Free Radicals Free radicals are natural-occurring elements that harm cells, proteins and even DNA. A potent antioxidant, the Vitamin C…
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When you hear the name Tangiers you think of an exotic piece of geography from the ancient world, exciting, mysterious and sun drenched. It’s not surprising that the citrus fruit named after that locale, the tangerine, might elicit the same thoughts. There is just something about the name. It rolls off the tongue nicely and brings to mind those juice dripping golden orbs that are so good to eat. Tangerine. What a great name. Why would anyone want to mess with it. Do they think they can improve on the mental image that it brings or do they think changing…
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Florida is well known for its fruit shipping as they produce some of the best fruit in the world nearly all year round. But if you want to know more about fruit shipping of your favorite fruits at the optimal times you have come to the right place. Tropical Mangoes from Florida are hands down amazing. Their beautiful orange flesh melts like butter in your mouth when they are perfectly ripe. The best fruit shipping time for Tropical mangos is between June August. This is also true for Florida Avocados. Fruit shipping procedures for these is much more sensitive as…
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If you’re not already familiar with the Clementine Orange, you might not know that it’s a hybrid fruit. It’s one of the elite cross-breeds of citrus fruits, the result of combining a Mandarin orange with a sweet orange. Created by accident, or perhaps by providence, the Clementine Orange was named for its inventor, a French priest named Clement, in his church garden. Bred as a cross between a Mandarin orange and a sweet orange, the Clementine orange is oftentimes confused for a tangerine (in some parts of the world it’s known as the Algerian tangerine, in honor of its birthplace.)…
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Once tasted, it’s easy to understand why the Honeybell tangelo reigns supreme on the A-list of Florida citrus connoisseurs. If you are tempted to simply squeeze the sweet, generously abundant juice directly into the mouth, it’s best to refrain. Otherwise, you’ll miss out on the rest of the Honeybell’s charms: the “package deal” of its lusciously textured, delicate flesh combined with its profuse juiciness. Eating the Florida citrus growers’ Honeybell is simply a fruit-eating experience you won’t soon forget. What Makes Honeybells Different A hybrid of the Duncan grapefruit and the Dancy tangerine, both old favorites in their own right…
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America is one of the world leaders in citrus fruit production. Each year, commercial orchards in four US states-Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona-ship more than ten million tons of citrus fruits. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, and others are sold in America and abroad. When it comes to the citrus industry, no state can compare with Florida. The Sunshine State is responsible for nearly seventy percent of total citrus fruit production in the United States. As you are undoubtedly aware, Florida is famous for its oranges. They grow more than six million tons of them per annum. But what you…
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All good things take time. Variations of that that famous saying have been floating around for centuries. It can be used to describe any enterprise or endeavor humans beings undertake. Today we will use it to talk about fruit. Yes, fruit. America is the world’s third largest producer of citrus fruits, after Brazil and China. That’s not half bad when you consider the fact that only four states-Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona-cultivate commercial citrus crops. As you might imagine, the Sunshine State does most of the heavy lifting. Around seventy percent of citrus fruits grown in America come from Florida.…
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Honeybell oranges always go fast, so if you haven’t ordered yours yet this year you should do it soon. Honeybell oranges are the most sought after citrus fruit. Honeybells are super sweet and very juicy, and anyone who eats one wants more. Honeybell oranges have a bright orange color and are about the size of a grapefruit, but they have a unique bell shape that no other citrus fruit has. That’s because Honeybell oranges are a hybrid fruit that was created by cross breeding a tangerine and a grapefruit. The unique combination of these fruits created the succulent and juicy…
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Florida Honeybell oranges are known for being extremely juicy and their impressive sweet taste. Several popular recipes incorporate Florida oranges but sometimes they leave a somewhat sour or bitter taste. In this case, many people choose to use Honeybell oranges because they are sweeter. The best Honeybell oranges are harvested in Florida. The Indian River Citrus grove located on the Eastern Seaboard of Florida is the home of the best citrus fruit. This is primarily because of the climate conditions. The rich, clean soil is and temperate climate is perfect for growing citrus fruit. It is warm during the day…