Wanzhou Rose Orange is a geographical indication certification trademark.
"Rose Orange" (originating from the Tarocco blood orange in Sicily, Italy) is one of the main varieties for the development of late-maturing citrus in Wanzhou, Chongqing. The current planting scale is 25,000 acres and the annual output is 20,000 tons. . Wanzhou is the most suitable area for citrus in the country. Due to the unique natural ecological conditions, the late-ripening Tarocco blood oranges grown in Wanzhou have the characteristics of rose color and rose aroma in their skin and pulp, and are called Wanzhou's "rose oranges". ".
The maturity period of Wanzhou "Rose Orange" is from January to February, which is later than that of ordinary citrus. On Valentine's Day on February 14th every year, Wanzhou holds the "Rose and Orange Romantic Month" event at the "Rose and Orange" Plantation.
Wanzhou "Rose Orange" has larger fruit, smooth fruit surface, bright color, seedless fruit, juicy and strong flavor, rich nutrition, late maturity, easy storage and transportation, and excellent quality. According to many years of testing results, the average fruit weight is 186 grams, the peel thickness is 0.33 cm, the soluble solid content is 12-13, the vitamin C content per 100 ml of juice is 60.40 mg, the solid-acid ratio is 11.54, the juice yield rate is 69.62, and the edible rate is 77.99. Eating "rose orange" regularly is beneficial to human body's physical and mental health and longevity, and can also prevent many diseases.
In addition to being rich in vitamin C, Wanzhou "Rose Orange" juice is also rich in polyphenolic compounds such as vitamin E, beta-carotene, anthocyanins and flavonoids. Authoritative research at home and abroad has confirmed that these substances have antioxidant properties, prevent cardiovascular disease, inhibit cancer, prevent premature aging, arthritis, relieve hay fever and other allergies, prevent high blood pressure, treat threatened and habitual abortion, and whiten. Moisturizing, improving immunity and other health functions.
Wanzhou Rose Orange
Chongqing Wanzhou District Rose Orange Research Institute
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