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Orange

A baseball-sized citrus fruit with a rough orange skin and flesh that is segmented and juicy. It might have a sweet to slightly bitter taste, depending on the variety. They are full-grown in regions with a subtropical or Mediterranean climate. Some of the ordinary varieties of include Amber sweet, Blood, Hamlin, Naval, Red Naval, Pineapple, and also Valencia oranges. Oranges are a high-quality source of vitamins, such as vitamin C and four B vitamins and are also a good source of many significant minerals.

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