Choosing the right citrus fruit - from the tartest to the sweetest

Citrus fruits are among the most popular fruits in winter. Rich in vitamin C, they bring freshness, energy and colour to market stalls.

Oranges, lemons, clementines or grapefruits ? How to choose the right citrus fruit ?

As professionals in the sector, our objective is to guide you in identifying the verieties that best suit you needs.

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Choosing the right citrus fruit based on taste ?

A wide selection of citrus fruits is available at our stalls, differing in acidity, sugar content and texture. Taste remains the primery criterion for selection.

Are you looking for a very tart citrus fruit ?

Citrus fruits with hight acidity levels include :

• Lemon : Eureka or Primofiore

• Lime

• Ruby grapefruit

  
  

They are perfect for adding flavour to dishes, making zest or adding freshness to your drinks.

Are you looking for a citrus fruit with a good balance (between acidity and sweetness ?

We recommend :

• Tarocco orange : sweet blood orange, very aromatic

• Navel orange : melt-in-the-mouth flesh, perfectly balanced

• Salustiana orange

  
  

These varieties are appreciated for their versatility and consistent flavour.

Looking for a sweet citrus fruit ?

• Orry clémetine : very sweet and seedless

• Late clementine : mild and easy to eat

• Nova mandarin : intense, sweet flavour

• Moro orange : blood orange with a mild, slightly fruity flavour

  
  

These citrus fruits are ideal for eating raw and appeal to a wide audience.

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Choosing the right citrus fruit for your needs

Each citrus fruit has specific uses depending on its variety.

Are you looking for a citrus fruit to eat raw ?

Choose citrus fruits that are easy to peel, sweet and juicy :

• Clementines and mandarins

• Navel orange

• Tarocco and Moro blood oranges

Perfect for snacking, fresh fruit salads and everyday consumption.

Looking for a citrus fruit to cook with ?

Citrus fruits for cooking should be aromatic and balanced :

• Lemons : zest, marinades, pastries

• Tarocco and Moro oranges : desserts, sauces, sweet and savoury dishes

• Pomelo : salads, starters, cocktails, etc...

Looking for a citrus fruit for your juices/smoothies ?

Choose the juiciest varieties :

• Salustiana Orange

• Late Orange

• Tarocco Orange

• Star Ruby grapefruit

  
  

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Choosing the right citrus fruit : characteristics

Here are the different criteria for recognising a quality citrus fruit :

• Appearance : skin without spots or soft areas

• Weight : the heavier it is, the more juice it contains

• Firmness : firm with a slight give

• Fragrance : the smell is a sign of ripeness

Bonus tip : for blood oranges (Tarocco, Moro), a more or less pronounced colouring is natural and depends on climatic conditions.

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Choosing the right citrus fruits : season and origin

Citrus fruits are mainly winter fruits.

Our citrus fruits come from production areas renowned for their quality :

• 🇪🇸 Spain : lemons, grapefruit, clementines

• 🇮🇹 Italy (Sicily) : Tarocco and Moro blood oranges

• 🇲🇦 Marocco : lemons, clementines

• 🇫🇷 France (Corsica) : lemons, fine clementines

• 🇿🇦 South Africa : pomelos, Orri clementines

Thanks to their diversity of flavours, uses and varieties, citrus fruits occupy an essential place on professional market stalls. From tart lemons to Tarocco or Moro blood oranges and Orri clementines, each citrus fruit meets a specific need and different customer expectations.

Knowing them well allows you to promote them better, optimise their presentation and offer a high-quality, tailored range throughout the season.

Which citrus fruit do you prefer in winter ?🍊🍋