{"id":55271,"date":"2023-12-04T15:35:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/?p=55271"},"modified":"2024-12-11T13:52:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:52:31","slug":"citrus-fruit-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/citrus-fruit-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Citrus Varieties To Eat In Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Winter brings a wide range of citrus fruits, each posessing their own unique personality. Some bring the sweetness while others turn up the acidity, with an array of flavors in between. If all you know are your basic oranges, it\u2019s time to get familiar with the bigger family, and to maybe even find a new favorite!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stocking up on these gems in the winter is always a good idea because\u00a0just about every citrus variety is a<\/span>\u00a0good source of vitamin C, which has powerful immune-boosting powers (a must during flu and cold season). All the more reason to get a bunch of <\/span>fruit delivered by FreshDirect<\/a>\u00a0to snack on night and day for keeping your defenses strong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Top citrus varieties
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Navel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Season:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Fall through early spring<\/p>\n

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Extra-big, beautiful, seedless, very low in acid and filled with mild, sweet flesh.<\/p>\n

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Cara Cara<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Early winter through mid-spring<\/p>\n

They might look like regular oranges from the outside, but Cara Cara’s pulp is the color of pink grapefruit, with a flavor that’s sweeter and lower in acid than navels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Blood orange<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Mid-winter through mid-spring<\/p>\n

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Its ruby-red flesh has spicy citrus flavors and an intense raspberry pucker. It is not as sweet as a traditional orange, so it goes well with arugula or other strong greens in a salad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Satsuma<\/a><\/p>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Mid-fall through early winter<\/p>\n

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The satsuma has a mild, sweet flavor that is subtler than other citrus fruits. Petite and elegant, this Japanese beauty is the trophy of the fruit bowl.<\/p>\n

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Clementine<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Mid-fall through mid-spring<\/p>\n

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A bright little jewel with deep orange flesh and lots of satiny, sweet-tart flavor. The citrus family’s champion for easy peeling, they’re quite often seedless.<\/p>\n

Sumo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Season: Mid-winter through mid-spring<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This sweet mandarin and tangerine hybrid originated in Japan. Its name comes from the distinctive knot on top, plus its sumo wrestler size. Naturally seedless, easy to peel, and juicy.<\/p>\n

Gold nugget<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Mid-winter through mid-spring<\/p>\n

A bright-orange beauty with rich, sweet-and-tart flesh. Easy to peel and naturally seedless, they’re perfect as kids\u2019 snacks or lunch bag additions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Kishu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Early to mid-winter<\/p>\n

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The size of a walnut, Kishus are seedless, easy to peel, with a very high natural sugar content.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Minneola tangelo<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Season:<\/span> <\/strong>Early to mid-winter<\/p>\n

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A cross between the sugared spiciness of a tangerine and the zippy tartness of a pomelo. The juice is sweet and sour, and the uniquely bell-shaped stem end makes it a dream to peel.<\/p>\n

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Pixie<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Season:<\/span> <\/strong>Early to mid-spring<\/p>\n

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Pixies have gained a loyal following thanks to their low acid and late peak season. Great for kids, they’re both easy to peel and seedless, making these jewel-toned gems great for lunches and snacks.<\/p>\n

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Red or pink<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Mid-fall through mid-spring<\/p>\n

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This brilliant ruby-colored fruit has a cherry sweetness, a touch of tartness, and almost no bitterness. Although you’ll usually find grapefruit available on FreshDirect, we especially await the arrival of super-sweet\u00a0Heller peak-season grapefruit<\/a> near the beginning of the cold season each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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White<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Season:<\/strong> <\/span>Mid-fall through mid-winter<\/p>\n

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White grapefruit is bursting with juice that has hints of flowers and lemon. The flavor is sweet and bitter and the flesh has a firm, citrusy texture.<\/p>\n

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Pommelo<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Late fall through mid-winter<\/p>\n

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The brilliant ruby-colored pomelo has a big, bold citrus taste with echoes of a very young red wine. It is sweet and tart but not bitter, with large segments that separate easily. The fragrant skin peels off effortlessly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Kumquats<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Season: <\/strong><\/span>Mid-fall through mid-winter<\/p>\n

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You can pop these grape-sized citrus fruits directly into your mouth (the rind is edible) and enjoy their powerful taste. Flavors by Bhumi brings us both sweet<\/a> and sour<\/a> kumquat varieties.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Makrut lime<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Makrut lime is a key ingredient in Thai cuisine, which uses its sharply sour juice and fragrant zest to season dishes. This citrus fruit is marked by its smaller size and deep green bumpy skin.<\/p>\n

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Buddha’s hand citron<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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The Buddha’s Hand citron (pictured above) is one of the most visually striking varieties of citrus, with finger-like tendrils that give it an almost alien appearance. Beyond its decorativeness, it is used mostly for its zest (there is no pulp inside), which is wonderfully fragrant with notes of lemon and lavender.<\/p>\n

Pink lemons<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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This eye-catching lemon’s skin is streaked with yellow and cucumber-green, with an occasional pink blush. Low on seeds but big on flavor, the ros\u00e9-colored flesh has a hint of grapefruit, making it tart but not lip-puckering.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our partners at Flavors by Bhumi<\/a> started out with a quest to grow some of the most incredible citrus on the planet locally in New Jersey. Nowadays, they\u2019re known among chefs for their superior quality produce and unique varieties. Their hard-to-find fruits are available at FreshDirect to give your citrus dishes a one-of-a-kind flourish. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"Citrus recipes to make<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Citrus & rotisserie chicken salad recipe<\/span><\/a>
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Winter brings a wide range of citrus fruits, each posessing their own unique personality. Some bring the sweetness while others turn up the acidity, with an array of flavors in between. If all you know are your basic oranges, it\u2019s time to get familiar with the bigger family, and to maybe even find a new favorite! Stocking up on these gems in the winter is always a good idea because\u00a0just about every citrus variety is a\u00a0good source of vitamin C, which has powerful immune-boosting powers (a must during flu and cold season). All the more reason to get a bunch of fruit delivered by FreshDirect\u00a0to snack on night and day for keeping your defenses strong.\u00a0 Top citrus varietiesGET FRUIT DELIVERED BY FRESHDIRECT >> Oranges Navel Season:\u00a0Fall through early spring Extra-big, beautiful, seedless, very low in acid and filled with mild, sweet flesh. Cara Cara Season: Early winter through mid-spring They might look like regular oranges from the outside, but Cara Cara’s pulp is the color of pink grapefruit, with a flavor that’s sweeter and lower in acid than navels.\u00a0 Blood orange Season: Mid-winter through mid-spring Its ruby-red flesh has spicy citrus flavors and an intense raspberry pucker. It is not as sweet as a traditional orange, so it goes well with arugula or other strong greens in a salad. Mandarins Satsuma Season: Mid-fall through early winter The satsuma has a mild, sweet flavor that is subtler than other citrus fruits. Petite and elegant, this Japanese beauty is the trophy of the fruit bowl. Clementine Season: Mid-fall through mid-spring A bright little jewel with deep orange flesh and lots of satiny, sweet-tart flavor. The citrus family’s champion for easy peeling, they’re quite often seedless. Sumo Season: Mid-winter through mid-spring This sweet mandarin and tangerine hybrid originated in Japan. Its name comes from the distinctive knot on top, plus its sumo wrestler size. Naturally seedless, easy to peel, and juicy. Gold nugget Season: Mid-winter through mid-spring A bright-orange beauty with rich, sweet-and-tart flesh. Easy to peel and naturally seedless, they’re perfect as kids\u2019 snacks or lunch bag additions.\u00a0 Kishu Season: Early to mid-winter The size of a walnut, Kishus are seedless, easy to peel, with a very high natural sugar content. Tangerines Minneola tangelo Season: Early to mid-winter A cross between the sugared spiciness of a tangerine and the zippy tartness of a pomelo. The juice is sweet and sour, and the uniquely bell-shaped stem end makes it a dream to peel. Pixie Season: Early to mid-spring Pixies have gained a loyal following thanks to their low acid and late peak season. Great for kids, they’re both easy to peel and seedless, making these jewel-toned gems great for lunches and snacks. Grapefruit Red or pink Season: Mid-fall through mid-spring This brilliant ruby-colored fruit has a cherry sweetness, a touch of tartness, and almost no bitterness. Although you’ll usually find grapefruit available on FreshDirect, we especially await the arrival of super-sweet\u00a0Heller peak-season grapefruit near the beginning of the cold season each year.\u00a0 White Season: Mid-fall through mid-winter White grapefruit is bursting with juice that has hints of flowers and lemon. The flavor is sweet and bitter and the flesh has a firm, citrusy texture. Pommelo Season: Late fall through mid-winter The brilliant ruby-colored pomelo has a big, bold citrus taste with echoes of a very young red wine. It is sweet and tart but not bitter, with large segments that separate easily. The fragrant skin peels off effortlessly. Specialty Kumquats Season: Mid-fall through mid-winter You can pop these grape-sized citrus fruits directly into your mouth (the rind is edible) and enjoy their powerful taste. Flavors by Bhumi brings us both sweet and sour kumquat varieties.\u00a0 Makrut lime Makrut lime is a key ingredient in Thai cuisine, which uses its sharply sour juice and fragrant zest to season dishes. This citrus fruit is marked by its smaller size and deep green bumpy skin. Buddha’s hand citron The Buddha’s Hand citron (pictured above) is one of the most visually striking varieties of citrus, with finger-like tendrils that give it an almost alien appearance. Beyond its decorativeness, it is used mostly for its zest (there is no pulp inside), which is wonderfully fragrant with notes of lemon and lavender. Pink lemons This eye-catching lemon’s skin is streaked with yellow and cucumber-green, with an occasional pink blush. Low on seeds but big on flavor, the ros\u00e9-colored flesh has a hint of grapefruit, making it tart but not lip-puckering.\u00a0 Our partners at Flavors by Bhumi started out with a quest to grow some of the most incredible citrus on the planet locally in New Jersey. Nowadays, they\u2019re known among chefs for their superior quality produce and unique varieties. Their hard-to-find fruits are available at FreshDirect to give your citrus dishes a one-of-a-kind flourish.  Citrus recipes to make \u2022 Citrus & rotisserie chicken salad recipe \u2022 Citrus marmalade \u2022 Immune-boosting citrus juice SHOP ALL CITRUS FRUITS ON FRESHDIRECT >><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61027,"featured_media":70236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[111,3212,3297],"tags":[3281,3282,3090,3283],"class_list":["post-55271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eat-with-the-season","category-nutritionists-corner","category-produce","tag-grapefruit","tag-mandarins","tag-oranges","tag-tangerines"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61027"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55271"}],"version-history":[{"count":65,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95634,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55271\/revisions\/95634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}