Blood oranges are a source of vitamin Clike all citrus fruits. A medium-sized (154g) orange also provides 28% of therecommended daily intake of dietary fiber. Oranges can also be a valuable source offolate, calcium, and thiamine.

     Blood oranges' red pigment, anthocyanin, is an antioxidant.The pigments begin accumulating in the vesicles at the edges of the segments and at the blossom end of the fruit, and will continue accumulating in cold storage after harvest. Due to its pigments the blood orange contain greater amounts of antioxidants than other oranges. Blood oranges have a unique flavor profile compared to other oranges, being distinctly raspberry-like in addition to the usual citrus notes.

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