First, the nutritional value of oranges

Citrus fruits are rich in nutrition, excellent in color and flavor, and can be eaten fresh or processed into various processed products mainly based on fruit juice. Citrus production ranks first among 1 fruits, and citrus juice accounts for 3/4 of juice, which is widely favored by consumers. According to the analysis of Central Institute of Health, every 1g of edible parts of citrus contains .5mg of riboflavin, .3mg of niacin, 16mg of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), .9g of protein, .1g of fat, 12g of sugar, .2g of crude fiber, .4g of inorganic salt, 26mg of calcium, 15mg of phosphorus, .2mg of iron and 221.9Joule of heat. The content of carotene (provitamin A) in orange is second only to apricot and higher than other fruits. Citrus also contains many vitamins, in addition, it also contains elements such as magnesium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine and silicon.

Second, the efficacy and function of oranges

Oranges are all treasures, and their pulp, skin, core and collaterals can be used as medicine. The exocarp of an orange is called dried tangerine peel (it is named dried tangerine peel because of its good efficacy in medicine). The white reticular silk on the orange pulp, called orange silk, contains a certain amount of vitamin P, which has the effects of dredging collaterals, resolving phlegm, regulating qi and eliminating stagnation. The orange pit is bitter and nontoxic, and has the function of relieving pain with qi. It can be used to treat hernia and low back pain. Even orange roots and leaves can be used as medicine, which has different functions such as soothing liver, strengthening spleen and regulating stomach. Citrus pulp is also an important raw material for light industry, which can be processed into canned food, candied fruit, jam, fruit cake, peptone and fructose, and can also be made into drinks such as fruit juice and fruit wine. Pectin, citric acid, hesperidin and essential oil can be extracted during processing, and orange peel can be used as raw materials for extracting vitamin A, vitamin P and vitamin C.. Orange peel also has many clever uses in daily life. It can beautify and protect skin, clean porcelain with tea rust, deodorize and be used as fertilizer.

The nutritional value, efficacy and function of oranges

Oranges, or oranges, are a kind of fruits of Rutaceae, with thick skin and hidden petals, which are composed of juice bubbles and seeds. Oranges are colorful, sweet and sour, and are common delicious fruits in autumn and winter.