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The blood orange is a variety of orange with crimson , near blood -colored flesh. It is one of the sweet orange varieties ( Citrus × sinensis ). It is also known as the raspberry orange .

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27-440: Blood orange is a variety of orange with crimson, blood-colored flesh. Blood orange may also refer to: Blood orange The dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins , a family of polyphenol pigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Chrysanthemin (cyanidin 3- O -glucoside) is the main compound found in red oranges. The flesh develops its characteristic red color when

54-399: A Pignu . While also pigmented, Cara cara navels and Vainiglia sanguignos have pigmentation based on lycopene , not anthocyanins as blood oranges do. The Moro is the most colorful of the blood oranges, with a deep red flesh and a rind with a bright red blush. The flavor is stronger and the aroma is more intense than a normal orange. This fruit has a distinct, sweet flavor with

81-631: A hint of raspberry . This orange possesses a more bitter taste than the 'Tarocco' or the 'Sanguinello'. The 'Moro' variety is believed to have originated at the beginning of the 19th century in the citrus-growing area around Lentini (in the Province of Syracuse in Sicily , Italy ) as a bud mutation of the "Sanguinello Moscato". The 'Moro' is a "deep blood orange", meaning that the flesh ranges from orange-veined with ruby coloration, to vermilion , to vivid crimson , to nearly black. The name Tarocco

108-828: Is a city in Tulare County , California , United States. The population was 12,659 at the 2020 census . Lindsay is located southeast of Visalia and north of Porterville and is considered part of the Visalia-Porterville Metropolitan Area and the Porterville Urban Area by the United States Census Bureau . The Yandanchei tribe of Native Americans came to hunt and fish at the future site of Lindsay for centuries. Future Military Governor of California John C. Frémont passed through twice by way of

135-402: Is seedless. The University of California, Riverside Citrus Variety Collection has delineated three subcultivars of 'Tarocco'. The 'Bream Tarocco', which was originally donated by Robert Bream of Lindsay, California , is of medium to large fruit with few to no seeds. 'Tarocco #7', or 'CRC 3596 Tarocco', is known for its flavor, but has a rind with little to no coloration. The 'Thermal Tarocco'

162-484: Is thought to be derived from an exclamation of wonder expressed by the farmer who was shown this fruit by its discoverer. It is a medium-sized fruit and is perhaps the sweetest and most flavorful of the three types. The most popular table orange in Italy, it is thought to have derived from a mutation of the 'Sanguinello'. It is referred to as "half-blood", because the flesh is not accentuated in red pigmentation as much as with

189-469: The 2010 census Lindsay had a population of 11,768. The population density was 4,509.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,741.1/km ). The racial makeup of Lindsay was 6,480 (55.1%) White, 85 (0.7%) African American, 128 (1.1%) Native American, 267 (2.3%) Asian, 4 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 4,367 (37.1%) from other races, and 437 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10,056 persons (85.5%). The census reported that 11,672 people (99.2% of

216-721: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Lindsay has a semi-arid climate ( BSk ) with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. 2020 At the 2020 census, Lindsay had a population of 12,659. The population density was 4,647.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,794.3/km ). The racial makeup of Lindsay was Hispanic or Latino 88.4%, White 83%, Black or African American alone 0.4%, American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%, Asian alone 0.6%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone 0.0%, two or more races 13.7% and White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%. There were 161 veterans and 38.3% of residents were born outside of

243-503: The Stockton - Los Angeles Road and the later Butterfield Overland Mail route on two of his four exploration trips. Julius Orton, a seventh generation descendant of Thomas, served as security for a pack train headed for Placerville , a booming California gold mining town, motivated by his futile search for gold. In 1859, with his wife and two small daughters, and driving a small herd of cattle, walked more than 200 miles (320 km) from

270-528: The poverty line , including 49.3% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. Lindsay's economy is primarily agricultural with an emphasis on citrus. Lindsay's Mural Tour Its mayor is Ramona Caudillo (not elected, appointed in lieu 2/2024), Mayor Pro Tempore is Ramiro Serna (not elected, appointed in lieu 12/2020). The other city council members are Yolanda Flores (last elected 12/2022), Hipolito Angel Cerros (not elected, appointed in lieu 12/2020), and Rosaena Sanchez (last elected 12/2022). In

297-541: The zest can be used for baking. A popular Sicilian winter salad is made with sliced blood oranges, sliced bulb fennel, and olive oil. The oranges have also been used to create gelato , sorbet , and Italian soda . Raw blood oranges are a rich source (20% or greater of the Daily Value , DV) of vitamin C and dietary fiber , and a moderate source of folate (15% DV), with no other micronutrients in significant content. Lindsay, California Lindsay

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324-427: The 'Moro' and 'Sanguinello' varieties. It has thin orange skin, slightly blushed in red tones. The Tarocco is one of the world's most popular oranges because of its sweetness ( Brix to acid ratio is generally above 12.0) and juiciness. It has the highest vitamin C content of any orange variety grown in the world, mainly on account of the fertile soil surrounding Mount Etna , and it is easy to peel. The 'Tarocco' orange

351-678: The Lindsay area and bought 2,000 acres (8.1 km ) to found the Lindsay Land Company. When the Southern Pacific Railroad came through the area in 1889, development of the Lindsay townsite was begun. Hutchinson laid out the plan for the township, and named the community after his wife, Sadie Lindsay Patton Hutchinson. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.8 km ), all of it land. According to

378-566: The Northern Hemisphere, it matures in February, but can remain on trees unharvested until April. Fruit can last until the end of May. The peel is compact, and clear yellow with a red tinge. The flesh is orange with multiple blood-colored streaks. Blood oranges may have originated in the southern Mediterranean , where they have been grown since the 18th century. They are a common orange grown in Italy. The anthocyanins – which give

405-485: The United States. The census reported 3,763 households, with 3.31 persons per household. 74.6% of households have a language other than English spoken at home. There are 88% of homes with a computer in the household and 70.2% of households have a broadband internet subscription. The median household income was $ 31,489 and 29.5% of people were living below the poverty line identified by the U.S. government. At

432-467: The age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 15.9% of households were one person and 8.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.74 and the average family size was 4.16. The age distribution was 38.0% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% 65 or older. The median age

459-646: The coast near Sacramento , to a homestead along the Tule River , southwest of Lindsay. In the 1880s, Julius Orton homesteaded another (160 acres (0.65 km )) piece of land bordering on the property of pioneers Lewis and John Keeley , brothers who had taken on a homestead just a few miles southwest of Lindsay in the mid-1870s. In 1889, the founder of the City of Lindsay, Captain Arthur Hutchinson, moved to California because of his ill health. He moved to

486-445: The fruit develops with low temperatures during the night. Sometimes, dark coloring is seen on the exterior of the rind as well. This depends on the variety of blood orange. The skin can be tougher and harder to peel than that of other oranges. Blood oranges have a unique flavor compared to other oranges, being distinctly raspberry -like in addition to the usual citrus notes. The anthocyanin pigments of blood oranges begin accumulating in

513-418: The occupied units 1,526 (50.6%) were owner-occupied and 1,488 (49.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%. 5,909 people (50.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,763 people (49.0%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 10,297 people in 2,717 households, including 2,208 families, in the city. The population density

540-514: The orange its distinct maroon color – will only develop when temperatures are low at night, as during the Mediterranean fall and winter. Blood oranges cultivated in the United States are in season from December to March (Texas), and from November to May (California). Some blood orange juice may be somewhat tart; other kinds are sweet while retaining the characteristic blood orange taste. The oranges can also be used to create marmalade , and

567-608: The population) lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and 96 (0.8%) were institutionalized. There were 3,014 households, 1,890 (62.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,719 (57.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 578 (19.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 233 (7.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 242 (8.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 19 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 401 households (13.3%) were one person and 210 (7.0%) had someone living alone who

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594-537: The vesicles at the edges of the segments, and at the blossom end of the fruit, and continue accumulating in cold storage after harvest. The blood orange is a natural mutation of the orange, which is itself a hybrid , probably between the pomelo and the tangerine . Within Europe, the arancia rossa di Sicilia (red orange of Sicily ) has Protected Geographical Status . In the Valencian Community , it

621-410: Was 1,649.7/km (4,273/sq mi). There were 2,865 housing units at an average density of 459.0/km (1,189/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 44.83% White, 0.57% African American, 1.51% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 48.27% from other races, and 3.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 77.97%. Of the 2,717 households 53.4% had children under

648-403: Was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 24,305, and the median family income was $ 24,934. Males had a median income of $ 23,645 versus $ 18,992 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 8,230. About 33.3% of families and 39.9% of the population were below

675-583: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.87. There were 2,530 families (83.9% of households); the average family size was 4.21. The age distribution was 4,523 people (38.4%) under the age of 18, 1,439 people (12.2%) aged 18 to 24, 3,079 people (26.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,848 people (15.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 879 people (7.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 24.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males. There were 3,193 housing units at an average density of 1,223.5 per square mile, of

702-679: Was donated by A. Newcomb of Thermal Plaza Nursery in Thermal, California . The Sanguinello / s æ ŋ ɡ w ɪ ˈ n ɛ l oʊ / , also called Sanguinelli in the US (the plural form of its name in Italian), discovered in Spain in 1929, has reddish skin, few seeds, and sweet, tender flesh. 'Sanguinello', the Sicilian late "full-blood" orange, is close in characteristics to the 'Moro'. Where grown in

729-563: Was introduced in the second half of the 19th century. The three most common types of blood oranges are the Tarocco (native to Italy ), the Sanguinello (native to Spain ), and the very dark Moro (native to Italy ), the newest variety of the three. Other less-common types include Maltaise demi sanguine , Washington Sanguine , Ruby , Doblafina , Delfino , Burris Valencia , Vaccaro , Grosse Ronde , Entrefina , and Sanguinello

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