Orange

The orange fruit is one of the most widely consumed fruits in the Unites States. It is a member of the citrus family along with lemons, limes and grapefruit. Oranges are most often covered in a thick, orangey-yellow skin, and the inside is divided into segments of juicy pulp. Oranges are typically eaten by peeling the skin and consuming only the juice and pulp inside. Some individuals though enjoy the peel as well. A popular method of making the peel palatable is to dip the thick skin into melted chocolate which produces a sweet and nutritious candy treat. In the United States, oranges can be found growing abundantly in Florida and California, as well as parts of Colorado, Arizona and Texas. Brazil is the current leading cultivator of this fruit, producing more than half of the world’s oranges. The orange fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid and dietary fiber. These vitamins promote a healthy immune system and prevent heart disease and high blood pressure. Oranges also contain a significant amount of important minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium.