what are blood oranges? and where do they come from..?

Answer 1

Blood Oranges
Vibrant and dramatic, the interior of a blood orange resembles a red rose and tastes like an orange kissed by a raspberry. The orange is sweet, with less acid than juice oranges.

Brought to America in the 1930's by Italian and Spanish immigrants. Resembles a valencia orange, sometimes has a red blush on the skin. Fruit is small to medium-size; the skin may be smooth or pitted.

Season
Although Italian in origin, grown in California in the U.S.. The season is December through July. The exact reasons for the red interior color is not known. It is believed, though, that light, temperature and variety are important factors.

Selecting
You should gauge freshness as you would for any orange, by choosing the heaviest for its size. Red coloring on the skin does not guarantee red color inside

Answer 2

Blood oranges contain a pigment called anthocyanin which is not typically found in citrus but rather more common in other red fruits and flowers. Not only is the inside of the orange darkly pigmented but depending on the variety the outside may also have dark washes of red.

Varieties
The three main blood orange varieties are Tarocco, the Moro and the Sanguigno. The Moro is being grown in San Diego, California.

Uses
Blood oranges are great for juicing and using as you would common orange juice. The dark red color of the juice makes it a good cocktail ingredient. Use fresh blood orange segments in salads, sauces, sorbets, granitas and compotes. Spanish blood oranges are used in special English marmalades.

Where To Buy
Check your local grocery store or farmer's market for fresh fruits from December through May. Juice can be purchased year round in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store.

U.S. Seasons
Texas Crop - December to March
California Crop - November to May

Answer 3

The blood orange is a variety of orange (Citrus sinensis) with crimson, blood-colored flesh. The fruit ranges from small- to medium-sized; its skin can be pitted or smooth. Blood oranges owe their distinctive appearance to a pigment called anthocyanin not typically found in citrus, but common in other red fruits and flowers. Not only is the inside of the orange darkly pigmented, but depending on the variety, the outside may feature dark washes of red. The exact reasons for the unusual inside color are unknown. However, it seems light, temperature and variety are important contributors.

There are three types of blood oranges, the Tarocco (native to Italy), the Sanguinello (native to Spain), and the Moro, which is the newest of the three and is grown in San Diego, California.
The Tarocco is a medium-sized fruit and is perhaps the sweetest and most flavorful of the three types. However, its internal reddish color is unreliable. The Sanguinello, discovered in Spain in 1929, has a reddish skin, few seeds, and a sweet and tender flesh. The Moro, a recent introduction into the blood orange family, is the most colorful of the three types, with a deep purple flesh and reddish orange rind. This fruit has a sweet flavor with a hint of raspberry. Blood oranges cultivated in the United States are in season from December to March (Texas), and from November to May (California).

Answer 4

All the answers you have received are from intelligent people.

However, they are miss informed.

In 1897 a Capt Newgent ( Rupert), who later became 'Rear Admiral of the Fleet ' discovered the blood plant.

According to legend, these plants were responsible for the loss of six ships of the fleet.

This would be considered fatal to our navy under war conditions, but the fight against Spain had been won and France was on the run.

And still is, ho,ho.

Anyway, after the admiralty decided to pass the ships on to Portugal, the history was lost to us.

Hence ' Blood Oranges ' are foreign to us.

Answer 5

Blood Oranges are oranges that have alot of red color in them(it tastes like cherry).They have a lot of vitamin C,more than regular oranges.And they're always labeled "Italian Blood Oranges" -from Italy. This is my own knowledge of them-info from my supermarket fruit labels.

Answer 6

Probably not. The clear, yellowish/orangish liquid is probably just serum, simply containing white blood cells, clotting factors, and proteins that are repairing the wound. Infection is usually indicated by pus, which looks like thick, whitish, yellowish, or greenish material, usually of a creamy consistency, and the area around the scab would be an angry red, hot, and painful. There is seldom any need for topical antibiotics. Simply keep the area clean and dry and it will heal without problems.

Answer 7

A healthy, nutritious snack for Vegetarian Vampires.

:)

Answer 8

they are delicious. they changed the name tho cos blood put people off. they called ruby something now. they only have a short season.

Answer 9

wow this intresting thing. I think in india we have a fruit like that but we call it Pomgranet!

Answer 10

idk where they come from, but they are oranges that the fruit inside is blood-like in color. its dark red, kinda like maroon.