Orange Nutrition: Blood Oranges, Calories & Weight Loss

Oranges are excellent for weight loss and immunity, with varieties like Blood and Cara Cara offering unique antioxidant profiles. Learn the nutritional differences between oranges and tangerines and how to make pectin from citrus peels.

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Nutritional Value of Cara Cara, the Red Orange Fruit

The Cara Cara is sometimes called the red orange fruit because, while it resembles a navel orange from the outside, the inner flesh is pinkish-red. The flavor is like that of an orange but slightly tangier. It imparts a range of nutritional value, including vitamin C, folate, vitamin A and potassium.

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