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Blood Oranges - Blood
oranges are juicy, sweet and have a dark red interior and are slightly less
acidic than regular table oranges . Originally from
Sicily the blood orange has gained in popularity in the US and can be found
fresh or in juice form in many grocery stores.
blood oranges photo by:
gourmetsleuth.com
How They Get Their Color
Blood oranges
contain a pigment called anthocyanin which is not typically found in citrus
but rather more common in other red fruits and flowers. Not only is the
inside of the orange darkly pigmented but depending on the variety the
outside may also have dark washes of red.
Varieties
The three main blood orange varieties are Tarocco,
the Moro and the Sanguigno. The Moro is being grown in San Diego,
California.
Uses
Blood oranges are great for juicing and using as you would common orange
juice. The dark red color of the juice makes it a good cocktail
ingredient. Use fresh blood orange segments in salads, sauces,
sorbets, granitas and compotes. Spanish blood oranges are used in special
English marmalades.
Where To Buy
Check your local grocery store
or farmer's market for fresh fruits from December through May. Juice
can be purchased year round in the refrigerated section of your local
grocery store.
U.S. Seasons
Texas Crop - December to March
California Crop - November to May
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Growing
Blood oranges are still most abundant in Italy and Spain. They have become
more popular in the U.S. and they are being grown in California and Texas.
Recipes
Here is a selection of Blood Orange Recipes:
Blood Orange Margarita
Shaved Fennel With Blood Oranges,
Pomegranates & Pecorino
Jicama and Blood Orange Salad
Blood Orange Sauce
More Blood
Orange Recipes from our web directory.
Substitute for Blood
Oranges
You can substitute regular
store variety oranges for any recipe that calls for blood oranges but you
will not get rich dark color.
Nutrition
Orange Juice |
Calories |
69 |
Total fat (g) |
0 |
Saturated fat
(g) |
0 |
Monounsaturated
fat (g) |
0 |
Polyunsaturated
fat (g) |
0 |
Dietary fiber
(g) |
3 |
Protein (g) |
1 |
Carbohydrate (g) |
18 |
Cholesterol (mg) |
0 |
Sugars (g) |
12 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
82.7 |
Credits and More Information
Specialty Produce - Article on blood oranges
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