By Devi Poojari
One of the most delicious and nutritious ways to get more Vitamin C in your diet is through the inclusion of citrus fruits and sources. But apart from the odd orange and lemon, very little is known about the food group.
An orange with a deep maroon-purple tone, this citrus is typically denser than a standard orange. Use it in baked goods and cocktails.
Unlike the usual grapefruit, this variety is sweeter and is great for mixing into cakes, compotes or simply scooping into with a spoon, for breakfast.
A cross between a citron and mandarin, the Meyer lemon is sweeter and more fragrant than a typical lemon. It tastes delicious when used in marmalades, pastas, pies and with seafood.
One of the sweetest varieties of citrus known to exist, these are softer, easier to peel and predominantly seedless. These mandarins work well in salads, chocolate and even with roasted vegetables.
A unique hybrid of sour mandarin orange and a rare citrus variety known as Ichang papeda, this citrus variety is perfect for cocktails, sauces, marinades and dressings.
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