China is considered the birthplace of oranges. Translated from the Dutch language, the word "orange" means "Chinese apple". Sweet oranges came to Europe only at the beginning of the 15th century and quickly gained incredible popularity.
Instructions
Step 1
From China, oranges came to India and the Middle East. In 1498, Vasco da Gama arrived in Mombasa, where the local sultan presented him with various fruits, including large sweet oranges. Vasco da Gama's return to Europe marked the beginning of the citrus craze. The construction of greenhouses began everywhere, where the "golden apples", previously known from the myths and legends about the gardens of the Hesperides, were grown. The word "greenhouse" itself comes from the French name for this fruit. The French borrowed the Arabic word nareng, which means "orange", got rid of the first consonant and got the word orange, which has become firmly established in many languages of the world as the name of a fruit or color.
Step 2
Another name for oranges or "Chinese apples" is potrogalo, most likely associated with the Portuguese sea voyages to Southeast Asia and India, from where they brought these fruits. In Turkey, Iraq and Iran oranges are called "portakal", Georgians use a similar "portohali". Christopher Columbus brought oranges to America during his fourth voyage; in Russia, these fruits appeared for the first time only in 1714.
Step 3
There are three types of oranges. The first include oranges "pointed" or "umbilical", they differ in a rather thick peel and lack of grains. Their flesh is slightly crunchy, while very fragrant, sweet and juicy. The fruits are large, brightly colored.
Step 4
The second type is light oranges, they have a light orange pulp with a small amount of grains. They are juicier and more fragrant than navel oranges, but more acidic. They ripen quite late.
Step 5
It is customary to refer to the third type of oranges as red or "blood" They have an intense red color, which is caused by an excess of pigments, and have a very sweet musky taste. This type of orange is smaller than others, has a thin skin and a strong aroma. Red oranges ripen very late.
Step 6
Orange peel contains a huge amount of essential oils that can help relieve apathy, anxiety and stress. They normalize sleep and blood pressure. That is why aromatherapists recommend bathing with this essential oil for people suffering from depression.
