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There are many types of oranges, more than 400! But, in this post, I am going to be sharing with you guys the 10 main types.

The 10 main types of oranges are the Navel Orange, Blood Orange, Tangerine, Acid-Less, Mandarin, Seville Orange, Bergamot Orange, Clementine, Trifoliate, and finally, the Cara Cara Navel.

Navel Orange: The Navel Orange is a very popular kind of orange due to it’s delicious taste. This orange contains high levels of vitamin C and low levels of acid. Navel oranges were found in Brazil in the early 1800s and now, they are most popular in the United States, mostly in California, Florida, and Arizona. A fun fact the Navel Orange is that the the bottom of the orange looks like a real human navel (also known as the belly button).

Blood Orange: The Blood Orange is different from the other types of oranges due to it’s inside color. The inside of a Blood Orange is bright red, the color of flesh. Blood Oranges have a different and unique flavor than all the other oranges, they taste like a mix of orange and raspberry flavors. Some cool facts about Blood Oranges is that many people use them for salad dressings, sauces, fruit juice, and they are relatively easy to peel.

Tangerine: Tangerines are sweeter but smaller versions of the typical orange. Their skin is thin and soft which makes them easier to peel than many other types oranges. They are popular due to their sweetness and easiness to peel. They contain high levels of vitamin C and some vitamin A.

Acid-Less Orange: The Acid-Less Orange is a type of orange that stands up to it’s name. Acid-Less Oranges contain low content of organic acids, making them different compared to many other types of oranges that contain a higher content of acids. A fun fact about these oranges is that some people like to call them ‘sweet oranges’ due to their lack of sourness because usually it’s a competition between either the fruit is sweet or sour.

Mandarin: Mandarin Oranges are rounder and smaller than the Navel Orange. Since they are small, with soft skin making them easy to peel, people usually eat them as snacks. For example, if your family is going on a hike, they might as well pack some Mandarins, for the 2 minute breaks on the way! Mandarin Oranges also have a sweet flavor and are not very sour. A fun fact about these oranges is that they are a good and popular ingredient for desserts.

Seville Oranges: The sour oranges, also called, the Seville Oranges. People use Seville Oranges to make marmalade, salad dressings, and sauces. Something about these oranges is that they are usually eaten raw, as snacks, but also used very often for cooking purposes. If you are the one person in your class that likes sour things, then make sure to try Seville Oranges!

Bergamot: The Bergamot is usually the color green and has a skin texture like no other orange. The Bergamot is the size of an orange doesn’t taste very good, so people don’t eat them, they use their peels for perfumes and also to flavor Earl Grey tea.

Clementine: Clementines are a hybrid between Mandarin and Sweet Oranges. Their peel is a bright orange color, with a smooth texture. Clementines are similar to Tangerines, and are a big hit with kids since they are cute and easy to eat and peel! Clementines are juicy, sweet, contain low content of acid, and are delicious!

Trifoliata Orange: Trifoliata Oranges are an interesting type. These oranges are quite hairy on the outside and are native to northern China, and Korea. This type of orange is a small one, and is mostly only used for making marmalade.

Cara Cara Navel Orange: The Cara Cara Navel Orange is basically a combination of the Navel and Blood Oranges. Like the Blood Orange, the Cara Cara Navel Orange is red in the inside. The inside looks like a reddish-purple flesh that is very sweet and contains low levels of acid. The taste of this orange are a little bit complex, with a little bit of cherry and berry flavor here and there.

Thank you a lot readers for learning about my summary of the things a learned about different types of oranges! I hope you are looking forward to reading more in this blog!