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Oranges pack a nutritious punch
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Vitamin rich Oranges are very versatile
Orange is one of the most popular citrus fruits, enjoyed by people all over the world. They are valued for their delicious juice and high vitamin C content. More than half of the oranges grown around the world are processed into fresh, canned or froz
en concentrated juice – one quarter of oranges is sold as fresh, the remaining fruits are used for baked goods, sweets, marmalades, salads and soft drinks. The peel of orange is dried to make candied orange peel and flavourings.
Orange is a type of berry called a hesperidium. A soft, leathery peel covers its fleshy edible interior. The peel consists of a coloured outer layer called the ‘flavedo’ and a white spongy inner layer known as the albedo. The flavedo contains tiny glands that produce a strong, spicy oil.
Interior of the orange consists of 10 – 15 segments, which is surrounded by a spongy core. Oranges vary in shape from round to oval and they range from pink to dark red in colour. They grow best in regions with warm summers and cool winters. Oranges are low in calories. Another benefit is that the membranes between the segments of the fresh fruit provide a good amount of pectin; a soluble dietary fibre that helps to control blood cholesterol levels. Oranges are rich in antioxidants bioflavonoids and plant pigments that may helps to reduce the risk of certain heart diseases, strokes and prevent or retard the growth of tumor. A flavonoid ‘Nibiletin’ is found in fresh oranges may have anti-inflammatory actions. Beta-cryptoxanthin present in oranges may help to prevent colon cancer. Oranges also contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals like thiamine folate and potassium. Orange is considered as a natural care for all beauty ailments. Orange extracts helps to restore moisture, lighten a tax and control skin pigmentation. Antioxidants present in oranges absorb harmful free radicals that damage skin. It also helps to clean the skin and an ideal formulation packed with the power to fight aging.
Orange soufflé cream
Oranges – 2
Egg – 3
Powdered sugar – 3
Gelatin – 2 level tsp
Fresh cream – 150 ml
Method
Grate the rind from the oranges and squeeze out the juice. Separate the eggs and beat the egg yolks, sugar, orange rind juice in a bowl until thick. In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with 2 tbsp of cold water and set the bowl in a pan of hot water until gelatin has dissolved and is clear. Allow the gelatin to cool slightly, then pour in it the orange mixture beat the cream, until it is just holds its shape, then fold it into the lemon mixture. Whisk the egg white until stiff and fold them carefully into the mixture when nearly set. Spoon the orange soufflé into a prepared dish (6”) and chill until set.
LEENA LEON
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