Name
Blood orange
Latin name
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Category
Citrusy notes
Information
The blood orange, also known as the sicillian orange, is a variety of orange with a characteristic dark red flesh. It is grown in Italy and its color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of polyphenol pigments. The most famous and popular varieties are Moro, Tarocco and Gallo.
What does a blood orange smell like?
Its fragrance is juicy, fresh, sweet, reminiscent of the smell of a classic orange, slightly strawberry or dark forest fruit.
