The Moors brought sour oranges ( Citrus aurantium) to Spain and North Africa during the 8th century. Scientists aren’t sure how many species of citrus exist because men have been interbreeding them for so long. They were first cultivated in China at least 1700 years ago and soon spread to India. I remember when grapefruits needed added sugar, but it is not necessary to add sugar to the grapefruit varieties available today.Īll citrus species originated in the Himalayan foothills during the late Miocene about 8 million years ago. Modern grapefruit varieties are an improvement, however. Not being able to get a good orange is just another annoyance I suppose I’ll have to learn to accept.
I haven’t been able to find them in several years. My favorite variety of orange is the Temple orange.
Other modern Mandarin orange varieties are just as bland. “Little Cuties,” small seedless Mandarin oranges, are heavily marketed and found in all grocery stores, but they are usually a tasteless disappointment. They taste so bland I regret purchasing them every time. Tangerines, also known as Mandarin oranges, used to have delicious flavor and aroma, but modern farmers developed seedless varieties that are easy to peel and eat and have a long shelf life. I have a hard time finding oranges, particularly tangerines, that have any flavor.
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