Citrus Facts
Fresh Citrus Juice
Because no artificial agents are added, fresh
squeezed citrus juice will naturally separate. Shake or stir juice before
serving if juice has settled.
Cold
Juice
Cold citrus produces cold juice. Even hours
after citrus is removed from cold storage to room temperature, they produce
cool juice because the peel is a natural insulator.
Green Fruit
Green fruit peelings does not necessarily
mean that the citrus fruit is not ripe. The peel color depends on the
growing climate. When the weather is cooler, the peeling is orange-yellow
color. When the nights are warmer, the peeling of ripe fruit may have
more of a greenish tint. The greenish tint has no effect on the juice.
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Ripe
Fruit
Citrus does not ripen off the tree.
Citrus Storage
Citrus boxes should be stored off the floor
for better air circulation and inventory should always be rotated.
Fruit Count
When referring to citrus sizes, "count"
refers to the approximate number of fruit in a box.
Standard Sizes
Florida ships oranges, tangerines, and tangelos
in 100 count boxes (there are 100 fruit per box). California & Texas
ship oranges in 113 count boxes (113 fruit per box).
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