$61.49/Case
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Product Overview
- Whole sour oranges
- Bitter, acidic flavor suitable for culinary applications
- Juice and zest are ideal for making marmalades
- Great way to add a touch of acid to salsas, soups, dressings, ceviches, marinades, chutney, or pies
- Ships refrigerated
- Quantity
- 1/Case
- Shipping Weight
- 28.1 lb.
- Package Size
- 30 lb.
- Perishable Type
- Refrigerated Foods
- Style
- Sour Whole
- Type
- Citrus Oranges
Details
Add a touch of tart flavor to your signature dishes with these fresh sour oranges! Featuring a bumpy, aromatic skin that ripens from green to orange when mature and a pale orange flesh, these sour oranges resemble conventional oranges in appearance, but not in flavor. Sour oranges have a distinctly bitter, highly acidic taste that makes them unpalatable for raw consumption. However, their juicy, acidic flesh is a great way to add fresh, tart flavor to a wide variety of dishes on your menu! In addition to their versatile culinary use, these sour oranges are also rich in vitamin C and other essential nutrients like magnesium and potassium, making them a healthy addition to your menu. This bulk 30 lb. supply of wholesome and flavorful sour oranges will keep your establishment well stocked with this specialty fruit.
Sour oranges are an essential ingredient in many culinary traditions from around the world. They have a particularly high pectin content, which makes them ideal for creating marmalades and other fruit spreads. Use the juice and zest of sour oranges to create a sweet-tart house-made marmalade that makes a memorable addition to your breakfast spread or teatime snack offerings! Try using the juice of sour oranges in marinades for chicken, turkey, or pork, where its high acidity will help to break down and tenderize your meats while adding irresistible flavor. The juice also makes an ideal wet rub for fish! Sour oranges, known as naranja agria in Spanish, are an essential ingredient in Latin and Caribbean cuisine. Add the juice of sour oranges to ceviches and salsas to add authentic flavor to these popular offerings! You can even juice these sour oranges and add water and sugar to create naranjada, a sweet-tart beverage that your guests are sure to remember. No matter how you choose to use them, these sour oranges are sure to help set your menu apart from the competition!
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Refrigerated Food
This item is shipped refrigerated. You will need to ensure this item is stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler.