General Description

• Named after the red coloured flesh which contains anthocyanins
• Small to medium sized fruit with a thin, smooth or slightly pitted skin that is orange with a slight red blush
• Flesh is deep red in colour, but can have orange coloured areas as well
• Less acidic than common oranges
• There are three types: Tarocco (from Italy) are medium sized and very sweet. Flesh is a combination of orange and red in colour; Sanginello (from Spain) have a red blush on the skin, are seedless and sweet tasting; Moro has a deep red/purple flesh and reddish rind. It is said to have a slightly raspberry-like taste.
• Eat fresh, and are especially good for juicing
• Available: June to late August

Season: Winter

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Availablity: June,July,August

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