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- Oranges
More than 400 different orange varieties exist worldwide. Thirty of them are economically significant. Oranges are classified by the colour of their fruit pulp. Depending upon age, a tree can bear between 100 and 200 kilograms of oranges. The harvest, and thus the season, can be extended by a maximum of 14 months. In this case the fruit remains on the tree without any loss of quality.
- Mandarins
A large number of species and varieties are classified as mandarins. Some of these have been hybridised within other mandarin or with orange or grapefruit varieties. If mandarins are stored for too long, the peel will begin to loosen from the pulp, forming a cavity that can easily be felt by touch and that gives the fruit a squarish appearance. Mandarins generally have a soft peel, which means that the fruit will quickly spoil. Clementines, by the way, are the best known “mandarin species”.
- Lemons and Limes
Typical features of the lemon are its oval shape, bulging ends and bright yellow colour. Since the pulp of the fruit is very sour, the lemon cannot be consumed in large quantities. Limes are closely related to lemons, but are green and have a thinner peel. Their taste can be sour or sweet.
- Grapefruits and Pomelos
Grapefruits are a hybrid between pomelos and oranges. They are smaller than pomelos, round in shape and have a smooth, thin peel. They have a freshly tart and acidic taste and their pulp can be either yellow or pink. A sweet, mild tasting variety is also sometimes sold. Pomelos are pear-shaped and larger than grapefruits.
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