The blood orange is one of the brightest stars of the citrus family, with a seductive hue and intriguing scent. Thanks to their always surprising color variety, blood oranges can appear as red as cherries, as blue as blueberries, or as purple as aubergines.
Blood oranges originated in Sicily and Spain, with varieties that include tarocco, moro and sanguinello, each with its own distinguishing note.
Often misunderstood, blood oranges are more complex than other fruits in the citrus family, with a slightly more bitter bite but with much less acidity. They pack many health benefits including high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, iron, calcium, fiber, antioxidants and folic acid. Blood oranges improve metabolic functions, help repair tissue, and promote healthier gums and wound healing.
Blood Oranges are used in many foods and beverages including juices, cocktails and mixers, salads, sauces, sorbets, granitas, compotes, confections, spirits, marmalades and alternative health products. For sophisticated palates, blood orange olive oil and blood orange balsamic vinaigrettes are rising in popularity.
Artiste offers a full range of blood orange products, including Blood Orange Oil cp, Blood Orange Essence, and distilled (furocoumarin-free) Blood Orange Oil Molecular. All are 100% natural. Blood Orange Oil is also available in an organic version. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
