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The exterior rind is called the [[zest]], the interior rind is called the [[bitter]], the flesh is called the [[pulp]], and the liquid is called the [[juice]]. Varieties of citrus are naturally found on every continent except [[Africa]], [[Antarctica]], and [[Australia]]. In the United States, the state which produces the most citrus is [[California]] and citrus orcharding is a full 7% of that state's [[gross domestic product]]. | The exterior rind is called the [[zest]], the interior rind is called the [[bitter]], the flesh is called the [[pulp]], and the liquid is called the [[juice]]. Varieties of citrus are naturally found on every continent except [[Africa]], [[Antarctica]], and [[Australia]]. In the United States, the state which produces the most citrus is [[California]] and citrus orcharding is a full 7% of that state's [[gross domestic product]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, March 28, 2008
Citrus is a classification of fruits which encompasses many tropical and temperate varieties. These usually are sour and acidic as a result of their high vitamin C content, but some are surprisingly sweet.
Examples of citrus include:
- bergamots
- blood oranges
- citrons
- clementines
- grapefruit
- kumquats
- lemons
- limes
- limons
- mandarins
- oranges
- papayas
- pummelos
- star fruit
- tangelos
- tangerines
The exterior rind is called the zest, the interior rind is called the bitter, the flesh is called the pulp, and the liquid is called the juice. Varieties of citrus are naturally found on every continent except Africa, Antarctica, and Australia. In the United States, the state which produces the most citrus is California and citrus orcharding is a full 7% of that state's gross domestic product.