Coloring Book Oranges

These fruits are the most popular and are on the first place when it comes to citrus along with tangerines. People love to squeeze fresh juices from different fruits and drink them for example during the hot days of summer. Citrus fruits are sweet and also very refreshing. If you like citrus fruits as much as most people do, color them in our coloring pages, but first choose the one you like the most.

Information

1 Botanical Classification:

• Family: Rutaceae
• Type: Citrus
• Species: Citrus × sinensis (for sweet orange)

2 Origin:

• Oranges are native to Southeast Asia, but are now grown in many regions with subtropical and tropical climates around the world.

3 Nutritional Values:

• Rich in vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant and supports the immune system.
• They also contain fiber, B vitamins, potassium and folic acid.

4 Culinary Applications:

• Oranges can be eaten raw, squeezed for juice, and their peel is often used as an aromatic ingredient in cooking.
• They are also used in the production of marmalades, jams and in baking.

5 Cultivation:

• Orange trees prefer warm, sunny sites with well-drained soil.
• There are different varieties of orange trees, including those grown for the edible fruit, as well as those grown for the ornamental peel.

6 Varieties:

• There are many varieties of oranges, including sweet, bitter and sour oranges. Sweet oranges (Citrus × sinensis) are most often eaten raw, while bitter oranges (Citrus × aurantium) are often used to make marmalades and liqueurs.

7 Potential Health Benefits:

• Oranges can support heart health, aid digestion and have anti-inflammatory effects.
• Flavonoids present in oranges can help protect against heart disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing LDL cholesterol levels.

8. major producer countries:

• The largest producers of oranges in the world are Brazil, the US (mainly Florida and California), India and China.

Trivia

1 Symbolic fruit:

• In many cultures, especially in China, oranges are a symbol of good luck and prosperity. They are often given as gifts during the Chinese New Year.

2. the oldest known oranges:

• The first records of orange cultivation date back to 2500 BC in China.

3 The skin matters:

• Many people don't realize that there is more vitamin C in the peel of an orange than in its flesh. The peel is also rich in additional antioxidants and fiber.

4. orange in industry:

• Bitter oranges are used to make some liqueurs, such as Grand Marnier and Cointreau.

5. changing color:

• Oranges that grow in regions with greater temperature differences between day and night can change color from green to orange and back again. This process does not affect the taste of the fruit.

6 Most juice:

• Florida is better known for producing orange juice than for eating oranges themselves. California, on the other hand, is the main producer of table oranges in the US.

7 Variety of varieties:

• There are many varieties of oranges, including Navel, Valencia and Blood Orange (blood orange), among others. Each has a slightly different flavor, texture and purpose.

8. orange trees in space:

• In 1995, an orange tree was carried into orbit aboard the shuttle Discovery as part of a biological experiment.

9. pectin from oranges:

• Orange peel is a major source of pectin, a substance often used as a gelling agent in the production of jams and jellies.

10. water in an orange:

• Oranges consist of about 87% of water, making them an excellent source of hydration, especially in warmer climates.