Fresh Citrus
It’s fresh Florida Citrus Season! If you love the health benefits, delicious taste and incredible versatility of Florida Oranges and Florida Grapefruit, now is your time to shine. Get tips, recipes and more — then head straight to your local grocery store!
Health Benefits
Oranges and grapefruit offer a unique blend of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that help support overall health. Vitamin C, their best-known nutrient, is only the start of what’s beneath the peel!
These beloved fruits help support your immune system by contributing vitamins such as vitamin C, folate and thiamin. Plus, they have phytonutrients, including hesperidin and carotenoids, that act as antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory properties and support immune health.
Eaten as whole fruit, they contribute toward dietary fiber as well, which helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels, supports digestion and may help you feel full for longer.
Tips, Tricks and Fun Facts
We bet there are fresh ways to make your experiences with Florida Oranges and Grapefruit even better — even if you’ve been eating them for years! Learn how to get the absolute most out of these citrus staples.
Tip #1:
Buy by the bag
Florida Oranges and Grapefruit are delightfully juicy, thanks to the Sunshine State’s subtropical climate and unique, sandy soil. That’s why Florida Citrus is so wonderful not only to eat, bake and cook with browse our recipe selection, but also to juice. When you get a bag, it’s easy to enjoy your favorite fruit in every form!
Tip #2:
Take your time
You can breathe a little easier when you buy fresh Florida Oranges and Grapefruit — they’ll last up to three weeks when refrigerated. You get more peace of mind, better bang for your buck and an energy boost on those busy days!
Tip #3:
Enjoy the goodness in every bite
Did you know Florida Oranges and Grapefruit have thinner peels than those from other regions? That means there’s less of the natural “packaging” and even more yummy fruit and juice inside. It’s a better experience all around — and a better value.
Tip #4:
Find your perfect orange pairing
While tasty on their own, Florida Oranges complement a wide range of other flavors. Have fun trying them all!
- Sweet: Honey, maple syrup, vanilla, dates, figs, almonds
- Floral: Orange blossom, jasmine, elderflower, rose, chamomile
- Bitter: Dark chocolate, Campari, radicchio, endive, cacao nibs
- Herbs & Spices: Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, thyme, rosemary, star anise
- Salty: Ricotta, feta cheese, olives, pistachios, sea salt
Tip #5:
Create a go-to grapefruit combo
Florida Grapefruit goes with so many different foods and flavors! Enjoy exploring all the delicious options.
- Sweet: Honey, vanilla, berries, coconut
- Floral: Lavender, elderflower, chamomile, hibiscus
- Bitter: Dark chocolate, arugula, radicchio
- Herbs & Spices: Cinnamon, ginger, mint, peppercorn, rosemary
- Salty: Cottage cheese, feta cheese, salted nuts, sea salt
Tip #6:
Line up an all-star recipe
Everyone needs those recipes they can pull any time, for any occasion. Florida Oranges and Grapefruit are here to help! For example, Grapefruit Salsa works as an everyday snack, a festive party dish or a complementary side dish to barbecued meat, seafood or nachos. You can check out more appetizing options below!
Recipes
Florida Citrus brightens up any beverage, meal or snack! Browse our Florida Orange and Grapefruit recipes to pique your interest and whet your appetite. You’ll find everything from breakfasts that start your day right to desserts that wind it down — and all the apps, sides, salads and entrées in between.
Check Your Local Store
Is your mouth watering just thinking about all the ways to enjoy Florida Oranges and Grapefruit? Get it while it’s fresh! Check local grocery shelves from November to April. If your local grocer doesn’t carry Florida Citrus, ask them to add it to the produce section during peak season.