How much is a jin of blood oranges? A detailed explanation and the five major differences from Cara Cara navel oranges

Blood orange, also known as red orange, is a common type of orange on the market. It gets its name because its flesh is red. It has high nutritional value and a delicious taste, making it very popular. It is currently sold everywhere on the market, and the price is a little on the expensive side. So roughly how much is a jin of blood oranges? What is the difference between them and red-fleshed navel oranges?

I. Introduction to blood oranges:

1. Why are blood oranges red?

There are mostly two reasons why blood oranges turn red. One is that they contain abundant anthocyanins, which combine with sugar to form a red color. The other is that they contain abundant fat-soluble carotenoids such as lycopene and β-carotene, which turn the flesh red. Under normal circumstances, the blood oranges people see are mostly the kind containing anthocyanins, and once growing conditions such as climate and soil meet the requirements, the red color can form.

2. What varieties of blood oranges are there?

Tarocco blood orange, Moro blood orange, Sanguinello blood orange, Rose blood orange, Hongyu blood orange, and Hongwan orange.

II. Roughly how much is a jin of blood oranges?

Blood orange market prices vary, generally around 5-10 yuan per jin, but prices differ depending on variety, place of origin and market. For example, at the market of Henan Wanbang International Agricultural Products Logistics Co., Ltd., the wholesale price is around 5-6 yuan per jin; at the Mingyang Fruit Business Department in Wujiagang District, Yichang City, the selling price is around 4.5 yuan per jin; if you buy in larger quantities, the price will be cheaper; if you buy in a supermarket, it is around seven or eight yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at your local market. Of course, it is also sold online. For example, in Zizhong, Chengdu, the price is around 2.5-3 yuan per jin, and in Neijiang it is around 8 yuan per jin, so you can also buy online.

III. What is the difference between blood oranges and red-fleshed navel oranges?

Difference one, different appearance: blood oranges are short oval or obovate in shape and have no navel; red-fleshed navel oranges are round or nearly round and have a navel.

Difference two, different flesh color: blood orange flesh is purplish red and the flesh color has obvious stripes; red-fleshed navel orange flesh is red or pink.

Difference three, different distribution range: blood oranges are mostly distributed in southern Jiangxi, Zhejiang, southern Hunan, Sichuan and other places, and Zizhong in Sichuan is known as the “home of Tarocco blood oranges”; in addition, abroad they are mainly distributed in Spain, Italy and North America; red-fleshed navel oranges are mostly distributed in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, with large-scale planting in Fuzhou, Jiangxi.

Difference four, different nutritional value: blood oranges contain abundant vitamin C, lycopene, anthocyanins, β-carotene, etc. Regular consumption can effectively improve anemia and replenish blood in the human body, making them very suitable for the elderly, children and pregnant women; red navel oranges contain abundant natural lycopene and are a superior product among navel oranges, with high development value.

Difference five, different prices: the market price of blood oranges is around 5-10 yuan per jin; the market price of red-fleshed navel oranges is around 10 yuan per jin, and if imported, the market price can reach around 11 yuan per jin.

Overall, blood orange market prices vary, depending specifically on where you buy and which type you buy, so when purchasing, try to check your local market. In addition, although blood oranges and red-fleshed navel oranges have similar flesh colors, the two differ to some extent in appearance and nutritional value, so pay attention when purchasing.