Real Life, Good Food
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Oranges

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Enjoy citrus in the winter season

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How to select

Choose citrus fruits that are firm and feel heavy for their size.

How to store

Store oranges at room temperature for 5-7 days. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Peak season

Peak season: winter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ways to use

  • Fresh squeezed orange juice—so refreshing!
  • Tuck them into a chicken wrap with warm vegetables.
  • Add to a spinach salad with ripe strawberries and walnuts.
  • Toss sliced oranges into creamy chicken or tuna salad.
  • Brighten up your lunch with a colorful fruit salad.

Did you know...

  • Navel oranges are named because of the belly-button formation opposite the stem.
  • The bigger the navel, the sweeter the fruit. 
  • The tree can grow to reach 30 ft and live for over a 100 years.
  • When growing in hot countries, oranges will not turn orange but will stay green; however the taste will be the same.
  • After chocolate and vanilla, orange is the worlds favorite flavor.
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How to cut an orange

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