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When to Enjoy

Florida’s oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit are at their best in December.

Recipes

Tips

  • Store tangerines at room temperature, or in the refrigerator crisper drawer, for up to two weeks.
  • Store grapefruit at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for two to three weeks.
  • Store oranges at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, for up to two weeks.
  • Hamlins and Valencia oranges are perfect for juicing, with two to four oranges producing one cup of juice.
  • It’s best to squeeze juice right before you drink it. If you’re planning to keep fresh-squeezed juice longer than overnight, make sure it’s refrigerated in a tightly-sealed container.

Tangerines are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. One medium (3.9 oz) tangerine provides about 50 calories, and the following:

Sodium: 0 mg
Potassium: 160 mg/5% DV
Carbs: 13 g/4% DV
Fiber: 2 g/8% DV
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 1 g
Vitamin A: 6% DV
Vitamin C: 45% DV
Calcium: 4 % DV
Iron: 0% DV

Grapefruits are a particularly antioxidant-rich fruit. One half of a medium grapefruit (5.5 oz) provides about 60 calories, and the following:

Sodium: 0 mg
Potassium: 160 mg/5% DV
Carbs: 15 g/15% DV
Fiber: 2 g/8% DV
Sugars: 11 g
Protein: 1 g
Vitamin A: 35% DV
Vitamin C: 100% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 0% DV

An orange provides 130% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C. One medium orange (5.5 oz) provides about 80 calories, and the following:

Sodium: 0 mg
Potassium: 250 mg/7% DV
Carbs: 19 g/6% DV
Fiber: 3 g/12% DV
Sugars: 14 g
Protein: 1 g
Vitamin A: 2% DV
Vitamin C: 130% DV
Calcium: 6% DV
Iron: 0% DV

Percent Daily Values (% DV) based on a 2,000‐calorie diet.