Citrus Fruits Are Multi-Purpose Fruits

Citrus fruits are a type of fruit that is rich in nutrition and has multiple uses, mainly including tangerines, oranges, grapefruits, lemons, etc. ‌‌

Citrus fruits belong to the genus Citrus of the Rutaceae family in botany, and common species include tangerines, oranges, grapefruits, lemons, etc. The fruit of tangerines is small, often oblate, with orange-red or vermilion skin, thin and loose peel, easy to peel, and sweet or sour taste; the fruit of oranges is round or oblong, with a smooth skin, moderate sweet and sour flesh, and rich aroma; the fruit of grapefruit is the largest, with a thicker peel, the fruit is tight and difficult to break apart, and the taste is moderately sweet and sour; lemons are yellow oval, like warmth, tolerate shade, and are mainly used for juicing or as cooking seasoning.

‌The nutritional value and health benefits of citrus fruits‌ include replenishing water, protecting blood vessels, whitening and nourishing the skin, and preventing myopia. They are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and pectin, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent atherosclerosis, reduce pigmentation, and prevent myopia. Eating citrus fruits in moderation will not cause getting angry, but eating too much may cause oral ulcers, dry mouth and other "getting angry" phenomena.

Characteristics of different citrus fruit varieties:

Oranges: small fruits, easy to peel peel, moderate sweet and sour taste, not resistant to storage.

Oranges: large fruits, smooth skin, moderate sweet and sour flesh, rich aroma, resistant to storage.

Grapefruit: the largest fruit, thicker peel, tight and difficult to break apart, moderate sweet and sour taste, resistant to storage.

Lemon: yellow oval, mainly used for juicing or as a cooking seasoning, extremely sour taste.

Selection and storage methods: When selecting citrus fruits, choose fruits with a regular shape, bright color, and green stems. Be careful not to eat too much when storing, so as not to cause getting angry or gastrointestinal discomfort.