Winter is coming, the sky is turning gray... and suddenly, orange appears like a little sun in our fruit baskets ☀️
It's juicy, sweet, tangy, full of vitamins and good humor. To bite into, to squeeze, to cook with... the orange isn't just a fruit: it's a ritual. Every winter, it comes back to remind us that nature is generous, even when the temperatures drop.
🍴 How to consume and store it?
Oranges can be stored perfectly at room temperature for a week or more. For maximum freshness, you can also store them in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator.
Enjoy it plain, of course, or freshly squeezed for a vitamin-packed juice in the morning. It can also be used in fruit salad, jam, as a zest in a cake, or even roasted with duck! Oranges add a touch of brightness to any dish.
📅 What is its season?
🧬 Features
The orange is a thick-skinned, easy-to-peel citrus fruit containing juicy, sweet, and tangy segments.
There are several types: juice oranges (like Naveline or Valencia), dessert oranges (like Maltese or Salustiana), and blood oranges, with their intense red flesh and more pronounced flavor. They are naturally rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. They are the ultimate immunity-boosting fruit.
💡 Did you know?
The orange is not native to the Mediterranean, but to Asia! It traveled to Europe via the Silk Road, and became established in particular in Spain, Italy, and the south of France.
Another anecdote: in Spain, the “Battle of the Oranges” is celebrated every year in Ivrea – a gigantic throwing of fruit in the middle of the street 🍊💥 And in the Middle Ages, oranges were given as a luxury gift in winter.
💚 Why we love it at Neary
Because it embodies everything we love: taste, benefits, a true season, and the power to make you smile. At Neary, we select our oranges for their taste, freshness, and responsible provenance. They often come directly from committed Mediterranean orchards. In our winter baskets, they bring light and energy to our employees and at home.
🛒 Where to find it?
👉 It's in our winter baskets , delivered weekly to your business or home. Fresh, juicy, local... oranges are the sun-filled version of winter 🍊
