As the world's most popular citrus fruit, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the tens of millions of tons of tons of oranges are sold commercially each year. That's why you can find them in nearly any grocery store on Earth at nearly any time of year. But just because we eat and enjoy them doesn't mean we know very much about oranges. Here are a few things that might surprise you about your favorite fruit. It's Age An ancient fruit that originated in Southeast Asia, the orange is at least 4,500 years old, and probably a…

Image via Wikipedia The one interesting distinction regarding honeybell oranges is that they are available only during the winter season, specifically in the month of January, which is the peak months for honeybell oranges, and early February. This is one reason that honeybell oranges are so popular and so rare. Those who live in the United States never heard of harvesting fruit during the wintertime. After all, that is the time of year between the typical harvest period and planting for the following season. When it comes to the honeybell orange, however, the fruit has a mind of its own.…

Most people think of the navel orange as a fruit that is native to Florida, and while it is common knowledge that most oranges comes from Florida, at least for the east coast, there are other places that grow them as well. Texas has a substantial market for the navel orange in addition to Florida and California. In fact, the market variations allow the navel orange to be available for consumers throughout most of the year with only June, July, August and December showing a lack of availability for the navel orange. However, because there are growers and cultivators that…

Image via Wikipedia Navel oranges are the most well known oranges in the US. Most of the time the oranges that you give your family, or ate as a child, are navel oranges. They are easily accessible, are grown throughout the fall and winter, and have a very distinct shape and taste that make them easy to recognize. Navel oranges got their name because there is button shaped indentation on the end of the fruit that looks like the human navel. This indentation is caused by a unique property of the fruit which causes a “twin” orange to grow inside…

When you know all the benefits you can derive from grapefruit oil you will be more receptive to choosing products that include this particular essential oil. If you want to do the most for your body, you need to learn to be a label reader. Developing the habit of choosing products that include grapefruit oil is the first step in making improvements in all areas of your general health. While you can certainly buy pure grapefruit oil, it is just as easy–and sometimes less expensive–to choose products that include grapefruit oil. An essential oil that has so many different uses…

Image via Wikipedia Though they have been around for thousands of years, the orange was considered a delicacy before the 20th century. It was not until fresh fruit could be reliably transported that the orange became one of the world's most popular fruits, along with the grapefruit. According to the latest numbers, the orange is the third most eaten fruit on earth, after the tomato and the banana. As an extra added bonus, the orange also has an interesting history. Its fate and future popularity was inextricably bound to the age of exploration, which began in the 15th century. Since…