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Best Greek Citrus Fruit Types
The size and quality of the fruit and its high sugar content can be ascribed to amazing weather, great exposure to the sun and properties of the soil. It has tender, tasty, slightly orange flesh with an intense aroma and quite a rough membrane.
This variety of mandarins is among the most aromatic in the world. Even when they are unripe, the persistence of their aroma will make anyone love them at the first bite. Amazingly, their aroma escapes the citrus groves, taking over the entire island, making Chios known both in Greece and abroad as 'Myrovolos' – the fragrant island.
These oranges of the Washington Navel variety are cultivated in the coastal areas of Chania prefecture on the island of Crete. They are harvested by hand from the middle of December until the middle of May. These exceptionally juicy and flavorful oranges have a strong fragrance.
They are quite large, slightly elongated, and quite firm, which makes them easy to transport. It is often said that Cretan oranges are the best in the world. According to Greek mythology, these oranges were kept in the Gardens of the Esperides, away from humans.
Brought to Corfu from China in the 19th century, this kumquat (Fortunella margarita) quickly adapted to the mild climate of the island. The harvesting season lasts from January to May. They are traditionally harvested by hand, and only fruit that has reached full ripeness and is free of defects is collected.
Every part of the fruit can be eaten– the peel has a sweet flavor while the pulp is sour. This 'golden orange' is the only citrus fruit that can be eaten with its peel, which is very rich in essential oils and vitamin C. It low in calories but rich in fiber, minerals, and antioxidants.
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