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[[Image:Bitter orange.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Bitter orange]] | [[Image:Bitter orange.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Bitter orange]] | ||
The "'''Seville orange'''" ['''sour orange''', '''bigarade orange''', '''bergamot orange''' and '''bitter orange'''] refers to a citrus tree (Citrus aurantium) and its fruit. Many varieties of bitter oranges are used for their essential oil, which is used in perfume and as a flavouring. They are also used in herbal medicine. | The "'''Seville orange'''" ['''sour orange''', '''bigarade orange''', '''bergamot orange''' and '''bitter orange'''] refers to a citrus tree (Citrus aurantium) and its fruit. Many varieties of bitter oranges are used for their essential oil, which is used in perfume and as a flavouring. They are also used in herbal medicine. | ||
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===Removing the wax coating from bitter oranges=== | ===Removing the wax coating from bitter oranges=== | ||
non organic [[citrus fruit]] is coated with a thin layer of wax (either petroleum based or natural), which prevents water loss and therefore extends the shelf life. Wax is also used for aesthetic reasons. Apparently, as consumers, we demand shiny fruit. Organic fruit is not waxed as that would not be permitted under organic standards. | |||
Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from a bitter orange: | Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from a bitter orange: | ||
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Mix together and use as your recipe indicates. | Mix together and use as your recipe indicates. | ||
== How much does one cup of | == How much does one cup of Seville orange flesh weigh? == | ||
''Estimated [[Generic_conversion_table#Volume|US cup]] to weight equivalents:'' | ''Estimated [[Generic_conversion_table#Volume|US cup]] to weight equivalents:'' | ||
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|Seville oranges (flash only)||1 Cup||225 g||8 oz | |||
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'''Conversion notes:'''<br /> | '''Conversion notes:'''<br /> | ||
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We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]]. | We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]]. | ||
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December, January & February. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Orange]] | * [[Orange]] | ||
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[[Category:Ingredients]] | [[Category:Ingredients]] | ||
[[Category:Fruit]] | [[Category:Fruit]] | ||
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