Catégorie: Citrus

Grapefruit

The Grapefruit is a citrus fruit from the grapefruit tree. This citrus fruit has a thick orange peel and a pulpy flesh with a bitter taste. The flesh is segmented and ranges in color from pale yellow to dark pink, depending on the variety. Low in calories, the grapefruit has significant antioxidant power and a …

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Lemon

The lemon tree is believed to have originated in Kashmir, a region located in northern India and Pakistan, and the far west of China. This fruit-bearing tree produces lemon, a citrus fruit that has therapeutic properties. It is widely known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties, as well as its ability to stimulate the immune …

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Orange

Created thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia, the orange is one of the most consummed fruits in the world.This fruit did not gain its popularity in Europe untill the 15th century thanks to the great trading expeditions. To date, the orange is the 4th most cultivated fruit in the world. The passion for this …

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Clementine

Clementines are named after Father Clément, who accidentally discovered a cross between oranges and mandarins. In 1892, the French botanist Louis Charles Trabut noticed clementine plants and decided to name this newly discovered citrus “clementine” in memory of the religious man.Clementines were introduced in the Triffa region in the 1930s. their taste qualities are distinctive …

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