Orange makes good health

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orange-benefitsThe  orange fruit of the Citrus sinensis is considered a sweet orange, whereas the fruit of the Citrus aurantium is considered abitter orange. The orange is a hybrid, between pomelo and mandarin . It has genes that are ~25% pomelo and ~75% mandarin; however, it is not a simple backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but hybridized over multiple generations. Sweet oranges were mentioned in Chinese literature in 314 BC. As of 1987, orange trees were found to be the mostcultivated fruit tree in the world. In 2013, 71.4 million metric tons of oranges were grown worldwide, production being highest in Brazil and the U.S. states ofFlorida and California. As with other citrus fruits, orange pulp is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing 64% of the Daily Value in a 100 g serving . Numerous other essential nutrients are present in low amounts . Oranges contain diverse phytochemicals, including carotenoids ,flavonoids and numerous volatile organic compounds producing orange aroma, includingaldehydes, esters, terpenes, alcohols, and ketones. products made from oranges Orange juice is obtained by squeezing the fruit on a special tool and collecting the juice in a tray underneath. This can be made at home or, on a much larger scale, industrially. Brazil is the largest producer of orange juice in the world, followed by the United States, where it is one of the commodities traded on the New York Board of Trade. Sweet orange oil is a by-product of the juice industry produced by pressing the peel. It is used for flavoring food and drinks and also in the perfume industry and aromatherapy for its fragrance. Sweet orange oil consists of approximately 90% D-limonene, asolvent used in various household chemicals, such as wood conditioners for furniture and—along with other citrus oils—detergents and hand cleansers. It is an efficient cleaning agent with a pleasant smell, promoted for being environmentally friendly and therefore, preferable to petrochemicals. D-limonene is, however, classified from slightly toxic to humans, to very toxic to marine life in different countries.
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