Indian Orange Varieties: Today Indian fruits have made their special identity in the international market. Fruits are being exported from different parts of the country. Most of these fruits are those which have got GI tag from the Government of India. These fruits get special from the soil and climate of a particular place, due to which their taste, aroma, texture and nutrition become very special from ordinary fruits. Satar cultivation is also done on a large scale in the country. Of these, oranges grown in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh have been given GI tag.
Coorg Orange
Government of India has given GI tag to Karnataka Coorg Orange. This orange is produced in the hilly areas of the Western Ghats. The size of the Coorg orange is medium, the skin is tight, the color is yellow and the pulp is dark orange, tender and juicy. Its juice having a mixture of acid and sugar is the standard of quality Coorg orange is cultivated on a large scale in Kodagu, Hassan, Chikmagalur districts of Karnataka.
Arunachal Oranges
The fruits and vegetables of the Northeast have created a buzz all over the world. This orange with sour-sweet taste is round and medium in size. It is similar to mandarin orange, most of which are exported to Dubai. Rich in juicy pulp, mandarin orange grows well in the soil and climate of Arunachal.
Oranges of Manipur
You must have heard about the Tamenglong mandarin oranges of Manipur. The weight of these oranges is up to 232.76 grams, which are famous for their unique sour-sweet taste. Mandarin orange contains 45 percent juice, in which ascorbic acid present makes juice with good self-life.
Nagpur Oranges
Oranges grown in Nagpur, Maharashtra are sold in the country as Nagpuri oranges. One can easily see these oranges being sold at buses and railway stations. Juice, candy, jelly etc. are made by food processing of this orange. There is a lot of demand for Nagpuri oranges in foreign countries also. From time to time, APEDA and Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board also export these oranges to many countries including Dubai as per the demand.
Jalna Oranges
Nagpuri and Jalna oranges of Maharashtra have got GI tag. These oranges have high TSS, which is an indicator of sweetness. This is the Nucellar variety of orange, whose peels are very thick. A lot of potassium and nitrogen are also found in these oranges.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
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