Sunburst Oranges – Eight Healthy Facts

We all love a delicious juicy orange as a snack? Did you know they are one of the most healthy snacks you can choose? Eating one or two oranges a day most of the year will help keep your body at its peak.

Eight Health Benefits of Oranges

1. Oranges Help Prevent Cancer
Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.

2. Reduce Kidney Disease
Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones.

3. Oranges Can Lower Cholesterol
Since they’re full of soluble fiber, oranges are helpful in lowering cholesterol.

4. Boosts Heart Health
Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral is responsible for helping the heart function well. When potassium levels get too low, you may develop an abnormal heart rhythm, known as an arrhythmia.

5. Oranges Fight Viral Infections
Studies show that the abundance of polyphenols in oranges protects against viral infections.

6. Oranges Help Keep You Regular
Oranges are full of dietary fiber which stimulates digestive juices and relieves constipation.

7. Oranges Help Regulate Blood Pressure
The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate blood pressure and the magnesium in oranges helps maintain blood pressure.

8. Helps Renew Your Skin
Oranges are full of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant which protects the cells from being damaged and that also protects the skin from free radicals and reduces the overall signs of aging.

“Orange strengthens your emotional body, encouraging a general feeling of joy, well-being, and cheerfulness. Orange vibration foods are: oranges, tangerines, apricots, mangoes, peaches and carrots.”

― Tae Yun Kim, The First Element: Secrets to Maximizing Your Energy

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Porterville, CA  93257
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Sunburst Orange Gift Packs

Medium Super Citrus Saver
18 California Sweet Navel Oranges delivered to your door at no additional shipping costs. $21.95

Large Super Citrus Saver
24 California Sweet Navel Oranges delivered to your door at no additional shipping costs. $29.95

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Porterville, CA  93257
559-783-0500

Sunburst Oranges – Some Fun Orange Facts

We all know that an orange is a delectable pulpy fruit that belongs to the genus Citrus, the other famous members of which are lemon, lime, and grapefruit. The scientific name of the sweet orange is Citrus sinensis, while the name of the bitter variety is Citrus aurantium. The orange is considered a hybrid, possibly between Citrus maxima (pomelo) and Citrus reticulata (mandarin).

The fruit is covered by a bright yellow to orange-colored skin, known as the epicarp, and a thick, spongy mesocarp that lies beneath the epicarp. The internal part is divided into several individual segments (10 or more) with thin, but tough skins, that hold together the actual juicy pulp. Inside the segments, you may also find seeds that are known as 'pips'. Oranges became famous throughout the world, when they emerged as a miraculous cure for the disease, scurvy. 

Here are some interesting facts that you may not know.

Because oranges do not spoil easily and are full of vitamin C during the years of world exploration sailors planted orange and other citrus trees along trade routes to prevent scurvy which is a disease that develops from a deficiency of vitamin C.

It is believed that Christopher Columbus was the first to bring orange seeds to America during his second voyage to the region in 1493.

How many towns or cities in the U.S.A. are named Orange? Technically, just five: 
Orange, California, Orange, Texas, Orange, Connecticut, Orange, Ohio and Orange, Virginia.. 

But there are also two Orange Cities - Orange City, Florida and Orange City, Iowa. 

Plus, there are some other cities with Orange in the name: Orange Beach, Alabama, Orange Cove, California, Port Orange, Florida, East Orange, New Jersey, Orange Grove, Texas, West Orange, Texas and Orange Park, Florida.

Around 85% of all oranges produced are used for juice, most of which come from Brazil.

There are now over 600 varieties of oranges worldwide.

Orange trees are domesticated so you are unlikely to find them growing naturally in the wild.

The white orange blossom is highly fragrant and has long been used in weddings as cake decoration, in bridal bouquets and in head wreaths. The blossom essence is an important component in the making of perfume and the petals can also be made into "orange blossom/flower water".

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Porterville, CA  93257
559-783-0500

Citrus Prices Affected Overall and Increasing

Adverse weather has affected the US in California, Texas and Florida, but we aren’t the only ones where citrus crops are being hit.

Even from south of the border weather and other factors are effecting what we are paying at the store for many different citrus products. Lime prices increase 300% in less than a month is a headline from a Mexico news source.

The drop in production due to the weather and the difficulties being experienced by carriers in the state of Michoacan have caused the price of limes to increase by up to 300 percent in less than a month. A kilo currently costs 30 pesos.

In an interview, Sergio Ramírez Castañeda, president of the Mexican Lime Product System, warned that product prices could continue to increase in coming days because three of this season's major producing states (Colima, Guerrero and Oaxaca) has had delays and lost a portion of their harvest as a result of the weather.

He noted that Michoacan currently provides about 2,500 tons of limes per day, but that prices had increased considerably because of the scarce supply.

"We expect prices to be high for the rest of winter because Michoacán is the only state that hasn't been affected by the weather since it's not on the coastline," he said.

Rogelio Hernandez, a carrier of food in Michoacan, stated that carriers had been forced to take different routes for transporting their cargo because of the violence in the state and the narco-roadblocks. This, in turn, increases the time and costs of moving the product, as well as the likelihood of the products not arriving in the best conditions.

He also said that, despite the low temperatures, several truckloads of products had been lost in the last month making traders lose their income because they didn't reach their destinations.

When you are looking for Navel Oranges we hope you will always think of Sunburst Oranges.

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Porterville, CA  93257
559-783-0500

Sunburst Orange Marmalade Soufflé Recipe

This warm, sweet, luscious dessert contains no egg yolks or butter, but with its decadent flavor, you will never guess.

Ingredients:
The whites from 8 eggs
½ cup sugar, plus extra sugar for the soufflé molds
A dash of salt
4 ounces of bitter sweet chocolate, 1 ounce shaved into slivers
½ teaspoon orange extract
½ cup Orange Marmalade
½ teaspoon Orange zest

Marmalade
2 cups unstrained, freshly squeezed orange juice (about 5 oranges)
Rind of 1½ Sunburst Oranges, cut into julienne strips
2 cups raw sugar

Directions:

Marmalade
Combine orange juice, rind, and 2¼ cups water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and cook until rind is soft and liquid is reduced to 2 cups (45 minutes-1 hour). Add sugar, cook over low-medium heat until marmalade is thick and starting to catch on the base of the pan a little, stirring only if marmalade becomes too dark; this gives it a caramelised flavor (10-15 minutes). Set aside to cool, Makes about 2 cups. Marmalade will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

Soufflé
Preheat oven to 350 F. Use non-stick cooking spray in 4 ovenproof ramekins and dust with sugar. Whisk egg whites in an electric mixer until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar, whisking continuously until glossy. Add ½ cup Orange Marmalade, fold until just combined, do not overwork. Spoon into ramekins, level tops with a spatula and run your finger around edge of ramekin to clean edges. Place on an oven tray and bake until risen and golden (5-10 minutes).

Heat to melting the chocolate in a double boiler to make sauce. Blend in the orange extract. Drizzle chocolate slowly over the soufflé and sprinkle chocolate slivers as a finishing touch.

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Sunburst Oranges – A Great Source of Healthy Dietary Fiber

Oranges are a popular part of breakfast, as well as any time nutritious snack. Part of what makes an orange so nutritious is its fiber content. A good source of fiber is defined as a food that provides between 2.5 g and 4.9 g of fiber in a serving, and Sunburst Oranges fall into this category.

Fiber in Oranges
A whole, raw, medium-sized orange weighing about 154 grams (approximately 5½ ounces) contains 3 grams of dietary fiber. This amount supplies 12 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily allowance of fiber for an adult woman, and 7.8 percent of the RDA of fiber for a man. Larger oranges weighing approximately 184 grams (approximately 6¼ ounces), or a 1-cup serving of peeled orange segments, both provide between 4.3 and 4.4 grams. This much fiber would fulfill 17 percent of a woman's daily requirement and 11 percent of a man's requirement. The main type of fiber in citrus fruits, like oranges, is soluble fiber, which dissolves in water. This is the type of fiber associated with lowering cholesterol. Other sources of soluble fiber include oatmeal, barley and dried peas and beans.

Eat Sunburst Oranges raw to get the highest concentration of fiber. A 1 cup serving of canned oranges contains only half as much fiber as a 1 cup serving of raw oranges. Orange juice contains even less fiber per serving.

Insoluble Fiber
Oranges are also a good source of insoluble fiber, with each small, 96-gram orange containing 1.1 grams of insoluble fiber. Unlike soluble fiber, insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. Made up mostly of the lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose from plant cell walls, it passes through the digestive tract without being broken down. Eating plenty of insoluble fiber can help regulate your bowel movements by preventing constipation. It may also help lessen your risk of digestive diseases like hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease and, possibly, colon cancer. 

Oranges contain about as much insoluble fiber per serving as cooked spinach, fresh carrots and raw blueberries.

Other Nutritional Benefits
A medium orange contains only 60 calories and has no fat or cholesterol. It provides 1 g of protein, 120 percent of your recommended vitamin C for the day, 10 percent of your folate, 8 percent of your thiamine, 6 percent of your vitamin A and calcium, 4 percent of your riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and magnesium, and 2 percent of your niacin and phosphorus.

When adding new or more sources of fiber to your diet do so slowly over a period of weeks to months to minimize the effects of the increased fiber may have on your lower GI tract.

When you are looking for the perfect gift for business associates, family or friends, a quick visit to http://sunburstoranges.com can solve all of your fresh gift giving adventures. We have the finest selections and the freshest citrus you can buy.

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180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-783-0500

Simply Sunburst Gift Pack

12 California Sweet Navel Oranges packed in a gift box for $10.95 plus shipping charges (varies by destination) $10.95

Sunburst has over 70 years of experience in the Citrus Industry. As a grower, packer and servicer, We strive for perfection and satisfaction on every shipment from our home to yours. Our Citrus is grown in the richest soils of California in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Presented By:
Sunburst Packing Co.
180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-783-0500