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The orange is a citrus fruit with bright orange rind and flesh. It may range in flavor from bitter to sweet, and sweet oranges are often used for juices.

Oranges 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Oranges are among the world's most popular fruits. Also called sweet oranges, they grow on orange trees (Citrus x sinensis) and belong to a large group of fruits known as citrus fruits. Their true origin is a mystery, but the cultivation of oranges is thought to have started in eastern Asia thousands of years ago.
http://authoritynutrition.com/foods/oranges/
What's the Difference between Tangerines, Clementines, and Mandarins?

A mandarin orange is a slightly smaller relative of the standard orange. The tangerine and clementine are varietals of the mandarin, much in the same way gala and fuji are apple varietals.
http://blog.fooducate.com/2013/12/04/whats-the-difference-between-tangerines-clementines-and-mandarins/
What Are Blood Oranges and How Do You Use Them?

Blood oranges are brilliantly colored, sweet, and worth seeking out - learn about blood oranges here.
http://localfoods.about.com/od/orangestangerines/ss/Blood-Oranges.htm
The Best Time of Year to Buy Blood Oranges

Blood oranges might sound unappetizing, but they earned that name because of the vivid red color of their flesh. The fruit is similar in taste and texture to a regular orange, but unlike traditional fruit blood oranges aren't available year round.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/time-year-buy-blood-oranges-9882.html
Blood Orange - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The blood orange is a variety of orange (Citrus x sinensis) with crimson, almost-blood-colored flesh.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_orange
Orange (Fruit) - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The orange (specifically, the sweet orange) is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus x sinensis in the family Rutaceae.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit)
Oranges: Health Benefits, Risks and Nutrition Facts

High in vitamin C and potassium, oranges may boost your immune system, improve your skin and reduce the risks of cancer.
http://www.livescience.com/45057-oranges-nutrition-facts.html
Types of Oranges - Blood, Navel, Valencia

Fresh oranges from California and Arizona are available throughout the year. There are two major types of oranges, Navels and Valencias. Popular Sunkist seasonal specialties include the Moro orange (a type of blood orange) and the red Cara Cara navel.
http://www.sunkist.com/products/oranges.aspx
Can Genetic Engineering Save the Florida Orange?

Genetically modified oranges resist a disease that's destroying Florida's groves. But will Americans drink the juice?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140914-florida-orange-citrus-greening-gmo-environment-science/
How to Choose Ripe Oranges and Grapefruit

Fresh, ripe citrus fruits are juicy and extremely flavorful, but underripe or overripe grapefruit and oranges can be bland or soggy. Because neither oranges nor grapefruit ripen after they're picked, it's important to know how to select the ripest citrus fruit possible. Here's how to do it.
http://thekrazycouponlady.com/at-home/how-to-choose-ripe-oranges-and-grapefruit/
Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Oranges

Nutrition facts and Information for Oranges including calories, carbs, fats, and protein for several varieties.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1966/2

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Oranges 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Oranges are among the world's most popular fruits. Also called sweet oranges, they grow on orange trees (Citrus x sinensis) and belong to a large group of fruits known as citrus fruits. Their true origin is a mystery, but the cultivation of oranges is thought to have started in eastern Asia thousands of years ago.
http://authoritynutrition.com/foods/oranges/
What's the Difference between Tangerines, Clementines, and Mandarins?

A mandarin orange is a slightly smaller relative of the standard orange. The tangerine and clementine are varietals of the mandarin, much in the same way gala and fuji are apple varietals.
http://blog.fooducate.com/2013/12/04/whats-the-difference-between-tangerines-clementines-and-mandarins/
What Are Blood Oranges and How Do You Use Them?

Blood oranges are brilliantly colored, sweet, and worth seeking out - learn about blood oranges here.
http://localfoods.about.com/od/orangestangerines/ss/Blood-Oranges.htm
The Best Time of Year to Buy Blood Oranges

Blood oranges might sound unappetizing, but they earned that name because of the vivid red color of their flesh. The fruit is similar in taste and texture to a regular orange, but unlike traditional fruit blood oranges aren't available year round.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/time-year-buy-blood-oranges-9882.html
Blood Orange - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The blood orange is a variety of orange (Citrus x sinensis) with crimson, almost-blood-colored flesh.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_orange
Orange (Fruit) - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The orange (specifically, the sweet orange) is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus x sinensis in the family Rutaceae.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit)
Oranges: Health Benefits, Risks and Nutrition Facts

High in vitamin C and potassium, oranges may boost your immune system, improve your skin and reduce the risks of cancer.
http://www.livescience.com/45057-oranges-nutrition-facts.html
Types of Oranges - Blood, Navel, Valencia

Fresh oranges from California and Arizona are available throughout the year. There are two major types of oranges, Navels and Valencias. Popular Sunkist seasonal specialties include the Moro orange (a type of blood orange) and the red Cara Cara navel.
http://www.sunkist.com/products/oranges.aspx
Can Genetic Engineering Save the Florida Orange?

Genetically modified oranges resist a disease that's destroying Florida's groves. But will Americans drink the juice?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140914-florida-orange-citrus-greening-gmo-environment-science/
How to Choose Ripe Oranges and Grapefruit

Fresh, ripe citrus fruits are juicy and extremely flavorful, but underripe or overripe grapefruit and oranges can be bland or soggy. Because neither oranges nor grapefruit ripen after they're picked, it's important to know how to select the ripest citrus fruit possible. Here's how to do it.
http://thekrazycouponlady.com/at-home/how-to-choose-ripe-oranges-and-grapefruit/
Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Oranges

Nutrition facts and Information for Oranges including calories, carbs, fats, and protein for several varieties.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1966/2

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The orange is a citrus fruit with bright orange rind and flesh. It may range in flavor from bitter to sweet, and sweet oranges are often used for juices.

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