KNOW ORANGES
Oranges Of Chinese, North Indian origin
Carried by navigators Portuguese and Italian
For medicinal purposes to Mediterranean
Later to Spain, Mexico, and places American.
California and Arizona oranges
Available throughout year fruit citrus
Two major varieties Valencia and Navels
And Moro, Cara Cara the seasonals
Valencia oranges with few seeds
Thin skinned with full of juice
Fruit of nutritional power
At times with chlorophyll absorption green in color
Navel oranges finest for eating
Fruits interior red or orange
Snacks for lunches and travel
Orange sections of pancakes and waffles.
Moro oranges with thin skins
Bright red interior seen
Tasting hints of Raspberry and in Moro present
Anthocyanin powerful and oxidant
Anthocyanin, neutralizes effects of free radicals
Agents responsible for cancer, aging, health ailment
Jewel like color in recipes
Slices of segments into salads, salsas
Used in salads, salsas and chutneys
In microwave oven make an exotic sauce
With two table spoons of orange marmalade
Tumble in one piece of Moro diced.
Cara cara oranges of California
With interior pinkish red
Flavored like tangy Cranberry like zing
Source of vitamins A, C and fiber Lycopene.
K.S.V.SESHADRI
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