FOR YOUR TABLE
Juicy fruit
Packed with vitamin C , citrus fruits bring juice and zest to the table
by LAURA BODE
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COSTCO CONNECTION
You ’ ll find sweet kumquats and other citrus in Costco warehouses .
Add a bowl of citrus to your table in the winter and the smell and colour of the zesty fruit might just transport you ( mentally ) to a place of warmth and sunshine . Eat it and your body will benefit from all of the vitamins and fibre the fruit contains .
We are fortunate to have vitamin-rich citrus fruits close at hand , especially in the winter , but many are available year-round . From oranges , grapefruits , clementines , lemons and limes to the lesser-known pomelos and sweet kumquats , there are more than 100 varieties of citrus .
Pomelos , the largest citrus at almost 25 centimetres wide , taste like a sweet version of their grapefruit cousin and are eaten similarly . Kumquats , the smallest citrus at about 2.5 centimetres in diameter , are enjoyed with or without the peel and in marmalades .
“ Citrus is a great addition to just about any recipe ,” says Christina Ward , senior director of global marketing at Sunkist , a longtime supplier for Costco . “ Citrus can be used fresh , baked , grilled , roasted , sautéed or juiced . A trend we ’ re seeing is that citrus is being used to add flavour to coffee . Another unique way to use citrus is to use the whole fruit . From candied peels to juice to zest to segments , the ways to enjoy citrus are endless .”
Candied peels , which can be made from a variety of citrus , such as oranges , lemons , grapefruits and , especially , easy-to-peel clementines , can be eaten out of hand , used in baking or as a garnish in drinks .
Citrus fruits are a great source of many vitamins and minerals , including vitamin C , potassium , folate and calcium . They are also rich in flavonoids . Known for their beneficial anti-inflammatory effects , flavonoids are part of the refreshing spray that tickles your nose
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