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'''All About Citrus aurantium (Sour Orange)''' | |||
*Source:http://theindianvegan.blogspot.com/2013/04/all-about-citrus-aurantium-sour-orange.html | |||
: (The Indian Vegan) | |||
:Origin of Sour Orange | |||
Sour orange’s prehistoric origins are located in Southeast Asia, most notably in China and India. Early explorers brought the fruits via boat to the islands of Fiji, Guam and Samoa. The Arabic countries were the next to receive the fruit circa 9th Century, followed by their mentions in Italy around 1,002 AD. However, the appearance of citrus trees in Italian mosaics indicates that the fruit may have been growing in Italy around Constantine’s rule as early as 330AD. | |||
Even today, most of the commercially grown Citrus aurantium fruits are in Italy and France, while Morocco, Haiti, Taiwan and Cyprus grow the fruits on a much smaller scale. Sour oranges are naturalized throughout diverse regions of the world, from Central America to Tropical Africa. | |||
While various types of oranges have existed in India for centuries, the book, “Citrus Classification” explains that the Assam government introduced India’s unique variety, Citrus karna, circa 1904. | |||
Availability of Sour Orange in India | |||
Sour oranges grow all over the moist, warm regions of the country up to an elevation of 1,000 meters. The Eastern Ghats and hill ranges of India are just a few examples of the regions in which it’s cultivated. Like most other citrus fruits, it’s also grown mainly in Guntur and Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, the Khasi hills, Cachar, and in its wild state, Naga. Other states cultivating the fruit are Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal and Goa. While India’s main sour orange variant is karna, the country grows other famous varieties such as bitter, Seville, and Bergamot. | |||
Where to find Sour Orange in India | |||
The sour oranges grown in India seldom reach the consumer in their whole fruit form. Rather, they come as manufactured products as syrups, flavoring agents, health supplements, candies, oils or extracts. Nonetheless, those living in the warm, tropical regions of India can easily grow the fruit in their yards and gardens. Furthermore, a few large cities like Delhi grow the trees for landscaping, thus making it possible to find while strolling through parks, avenues, and city monuments. | |||
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