Southern Chinese New Year with the tribute orange, that is ornamental, can not be eaten!
The tree is medium, the crown is larger and the fruit is slightly smaller, the adult tree is 3-4 meters high, the crown diameter is about 5 meters, the leaves are smaller, the fruit skin is light and thin, the fruit is small and juicy a weight of 30 grams or so, the flesh is crisp and tender, less dregs of nucleus, strong flavor, beautiful appearance, good productivity
Nanfeng mandarin oranges in the area of the widest, the most productive strains.
Nutritional value of oranges
Citrus fruits are rich in nutrients, color and flavor, can be eaten fresh, but also can be processed into a variety of processed products based on fruit juice. Citrus production ranks first among all fruits, citrus juice accounts for 3/4 of the juice, widely favored by consumers. According to the Central Health Research Institute analysis, citrus per 100 grams of edible parts, containing riboflavin 0.05 mg, niacin 0.3 mg, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 16 mg, protein 0.9 grams, 0.1 grams of fat, sugar 12 grams of crude fiber 0.2 grams of inorganic salts 0.4 grams of calcium 26 milligrams of phosphorus 15 milligrams of iron 0.2 milligrams of calories 221.9 joule. The carotene (vitamin A proto) content in oranges is second only to apricots and higher than any other fruit. Tangerines also contain many vitamins, in addition to magnesium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine and silicon.
Effects and functions of honey orange
Honey orange can be said to be the whole body is a treasure, and its pulp, skin, core, and complex can be used in medicine. The outer peel of orange is called "Chenpi" after drying in the sun (because of the medicinal effect of Chen, so it is called Chenpi). The white net-like filaments above the orange flesh, called "orange complex", contain a certain amount of vitamin P, which has the effect of clearing the channels, resolving phlegm, regulating qi, and eliminating stagnation, etc. The orange kernel is bitter in taste and has no bitter taste. Tangerine kernel is bitter and non-toxic in nature, and can be used to treat hernia and lumbago by regulating qi and relieving pain. Even orange roots and leaves can be used as medicine, with different functions such as soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach. Citrus pulp is also an important raw material for light industry, which can be processed into canned food, candied fruit, jam, fruit cake, peptones, fructose, but also can be made into juice, fruit wine and other beverages. During processing, pectin, citric acid, hesperidin, essential oils can be extracted, and orange peel can be used as a raw material for extracting vitamin A, vitamin P, vitamin C. Orange peel in daily life also has a lot of ingenious, wonderful use, it can be beauty care, clean porcelain with tea rust, deodorization, but also as fertilizer.