NAVAL ORANGE PER KG

Description

Navel oranges are a winter orange with thick, bright orange skin and sweet, juicy fruit. They can be used in cooking, in salads, desserts, and sauces, and for snacking on raw. Navel oranges are a winter cultivar of the species Citrus sinensis, which also includes cultivars such as Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, and Valencia oranges. Navel oranges are round to slightly oval and 3 to 4 inches in diameter, with medium to thick rind which is bright orange in color with a slightly pebbly texture.

BENEFITS

• A 100-gram serving of navel oranges is 87 percent water and provides 52 calories and 12 grams of carbs, along with 2 grams of fiber, less than one gram of protein, and negligible fat. It also provides 59 milligrams of vitamin C, which is about 72 percent of the USDA daily value, making navel oranges an excellent source of this nutrient.2