Blood Orange
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| Origin | 18th Century |
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| Scientific name | Citrus × sinensis 'Blood orange' |
| Higher classification | Citrus × sinensis |
| Cultivar group | Blood orange cultivars |
| Cultivar group members | Sicily |
| Rank | Cultivar |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2612241 |
About Blood Orange
The blood orange is a variety of orange with crimson, almost blood-colored flesh. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of polyphenol pigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Chrysanthemin is the main compound found in red oranges.
