Orange is primarily grown in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Assam and Orissa. With 9.9 million tonnes India is the second largest producer of oranges in the world in 2022. It is generally harvested between December to April. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and it is rich in flavonoids and organic acids like citric acid and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Some of the major bioactive compounds include tangeretin, nobiletin, hesperidin, naringin and folic acid. Hesperidin is reported to have anti-inflammatory activity. It inhibits enzymes that regulate the biosynthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators which are responsible for activation of cells that cause inflammation. Naringin has been reported to exhibit anticarcinogenic by Inhibiting enzymes involved in cell activation.

Mode of Consumption: Mostly consumed Raw, Used to prepare Juice, Jam, Pickles Dried fruits etc