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| Varieties
of Food - Citrus Fruits |
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GRAPEFRUIT |
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Because grapefruit is mostly
liquid, weight for size is a good buying guide.
Lift two grapefruit of approximately the same
size, one in each hand. The grapefruit which
feels heavy in the hand will probably be a good
one. If grapefruit feels light in weight and
looks coarse and rough, generally it will be
pithy, dry and tasteless. Weight for size, a
well-rounded shape and a smooth fine texture of
skin are better appearance guides to good
grapefruit than is color. The general reasons
for grapefruit are:
January to April - From Southern California
Summer months - From Arizona California
October to June - Florida and Texas
The pink-meated grapefruit is a relative
newcomer and has been developed by
crossbreeding. Two varieties known as the Marsh
Pink and Ruby Red contain only a few seeds while
the Foster Pink and the Thompson Pink grapefruit
have more seeds. |
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LEMONS |
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Lemons are often referred to as
cook's best fruit-friend. No other fruit is a
versatile because of its many, varied uses, or
as complementary to other foods. A good lemon is
well colored, has a fine textured skin and is
heavy for its size. Generally, lemons come from
California and from Arizona. |
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LIMES & KUMQUATS |
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A good lime is green in color,
and heavy for its size. Kumquats are eaten whole
either fresh or preserved. Good kumquats are a
deep, orange color and heavy for their size. |
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ORANGES |
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Although Florida and California
are greatest orange products states, many good
oranges are also gown in Arizona and some in
Texas. As with grapefruit and other citrus
fruits, their firmness is probably the best
indication of quality. Light-weight oranges are
dry and tasteless, while oranges that are firm
and solid are usually juice and delicious. |
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Navel Oranges are popular
for their fine flavor; their skin is medium
thick, making them easy to peel; usually no
seeds; on the market from December to May. |
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Valencia Oranges are
excellent for juice because they are
thin-skinned and have such a good flavor. They
come from Florida beginning late in February and
from California from May to November. Valencia
oranges usually have a few seeds. |
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Temple Oranges are grown
in California, Florida and Arizona; best in
January to March. Temples are very easy to peel,
have a deep, rich color and an especially sweet
full flavor. |
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Tangerines are grown in
Florida; shapes small, flat, to large, round;
skin is easily removed and the tiny fruit
segments separate quickly. Best quality
tangerines are those that are firm in texture.
They are generally in season from November to
May. |
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