apelsin

Apelsin is the Swedish name for the orange, a citrus fruit belonging to Citrus sinensis. Oranges are typically round to oval with a bright orange rind when ripe. The flesh is segmented and usually sweet with varying acidity, depending on the cultivar. They are eaten fresh, peeled into sections, or processed into juice, zest, or flavorings.

Many cultivars exist, differing in sweetness, acidity, seed content, and harvest time. Common commercial types include seedless navel oranges and Valencia oranges, which are favored for juice. Varieties can vary in rind thickness and juice yield, and breeding continues to improve storage and disease resistance.

Cultivation: Oranges grow in warm subtropical and tropical climates. They require well-drained soil, full sun, and regular moisture. They are frost-sensitive, and freezing temperatures can damage crops. Trees typically take several years to bear fruit, and commercial groves rely on careful irrigation, pruning, pest control, and disease management.

Uses and nutrition: Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, folate, potassium, and dietary fiber. They contain flavonoids and other phytonutrients. They are consumed fresh, juiced, used in cooking and desserts, or processed into marmalade and flavorings. Globally, major producers include Brazil, the United States, Spain, India, China, Mexico, and Italy.