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Orange, the most famous citrus fruit

August 12th, 2016

Oranges are the most underrated fruits. We eat them regularly, but they do not get the credits that they deserve. They are sweet, they are juicy, they are filled with nutrients and they are light on the stomach, what more do you need from a fruits? As the name itself says, oranges are orange in colour. But, sometimes the peel may be yellow or green. The taste varies from sour to very sweet. You must include oranges in your fruit basket for its inherent benefits.

Here are some interesting facts about oranges –

Scientific description –

Orange is a citrus fruit belonging to the family Rutaceae. In reality, orange is a hybrid, of pomelo and mandarin which are citrus breeds. There are many types of oranges such as bitter orange, mandarin orange, sweet orange, bergamot orange and trifoliate orange. Usually an orange is round in shape. The outer peel is acidic and easy to remove. The inside consists of many pockets of crescent shaped fruits. These have a soft skin and many seeds inside them. The pulp inside this skin is soft and juicy.

History –

The mention of sweet oranges is seen in Chinese literature as early as 314 BC. But today, we can see oranges are cultivated all around the world. They grow the best in tropical and subtropical climates. India, Brazil, US, Africa, Australia, Europe and many other countries grow oranges.

Consumption –

The fruit can be eaten fresh or ground into a juice. It can also be added to cakes and pastries. The oranges also make great pudding stuffing. As they are rich in vitamin c, oranges are the best fruit all around the year.

Uses –

  • They are used to produce citrus. 70% of the citrus produced is by oranges.
  • The presence of phyto nutrients has helps in the healing of body damages.
  • It will help in lowering blood pressure.
  • It has many anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It is a very important fruit in increasing the immune system.
  • It helps to reduce the cholesterol levels in the body.
  • It is protective against cardiovascular diseases.
  • It will help in preventing kidney stones.
  • Oranges are a good source of fibre and thus will offer relief from constipation.
  • They help in the proper functioning of the digestive system.
  • The oranges are good for the skin. It rejuvenates the skin and lessens dark spots and tans.
  • It can also reduce ulcers and the risk of stomach cancer.
  • It strengthens your respiratory system.
  • It protects against rheumatoid arthritis.

Preparation –

  • Oranges, apples, pineapple, and grapes should be cut into medium sized pieces. To this add a dash of salt and pepper. It is a very light and tasty salad to eat on a hot summer day.
  • Take an orange and juice it up. Use the juice instead of water while baking a cake. The flavour of oranges will add to the deliciousness of the cake.

With oranges having so many benefits, it is but fair to use them in your fruit baskets UK. They are tasty and healthy.

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‘Fruitful’ Gifts

July 25th, 2016

Time is ever changing. And so are our priorities, concerns and habits. Social media has taken over our lives and we end up adding more people in virtual life than in reality. We have friends who we wish on special days but end up forgetting the birthdays of closest friends. We make plans to meet them on special occasions but end up not being able to. Also, there are times when we are out of ideas of gifts for them.

This is where fruit baskets come along. A fruit basket is, basically, a gift basket containing a variety of fruits that is sent to the recipient at their home or workplace. Sometimes it also includes dry fruits or canned items like jellies, jam, etc. Costlier and more exotic fruit baskets include cheese, wine or other quality non-food items. It also includes stuffed toys and cash at times. A gift basket can be sent on special occasions like on Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s day, as a Thank you, or to express sympathy. Different occasions on which one can send a basket of fruits are as follows:

1) Sympathy: Difficult times are the ones where our closest loved ones need our sympathy and support. A sympathy basket, sent to someone in mourning or in grief, is a beautiful way of showing one’s support and condolences to them in their darkest of times.

2)Thank You: A Thank You basket is a basket of fruits sent to the receiver as a gesture of thanking the receiver. It contains a collection of food items like apples, oranges, mangoes, strawberries, bread, jams, jellies, etc. gifts and a thank you note expressing gratitude towards the recipient.

3)New Baby: The arrival of a new family member to a loved one’s home calls for a gift for sure. Apart from fruits and other food items, a baby fruit basket contains toys, flowers, cash and other gifts a sign of best wishes for the beneficiary and his/her family.

4)Get Well Soon: A get well soon gift basket is sent to an unwell family member, loved one or friend wishing them a speedy recovery. When sending it, always keeps in mind the receiver’s dietary restrictions and preferences. Besides fruits, these baskets contain flowers and other gifts that are enough to brighten up one’s day and bring a smile to their faces.

5) Valentine’s Day: Sending gifts your loved one’s way is a wonderful way of expressing your love and care. If your loved one is on a diet, then what better way to express love and care than via a basket full of fruits, jams, jellies, exotic cheese and wine and a special gift added into it. A Valentine’s Day basket usually contains the recipient’s favourite fruits and chocolates and wine, etc. topped up with a special flower arrangement and unique gifts that would make the receiver and sender happy.

Not only healthy but also exotic and amazingly feel-good, a fruit basket is a big boon for the sender too as it reaches the receiver’s doorstep. For the ones, who love giving gifts but find it hard to make time out to choose one for their loved ones, a basket of fruits is a life saver. And even if you’re far away, you can make your presence felt by sending someone you love a basket of fruits, just to show that they matter to you, whatever the distance in between might be.

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