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Oranges has long been known as a fruit with fresh flavor and good nutritious. In addition to very rich in vitamins and minerals, it also contains essential dietary fiber (very important but can not be produced in the body) to the growth and development of the body normally. Non-nutritional compounds it contains apparently also helps lower the risk of some types of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer and cataracts. This already famous for oranges as a source of vitamin C. In fact, this fruit also contain other essential nutrients, carbohydrates (sugars and dietary fiber), potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and phytochemical compounds. Another advantage, citrus contains no sodium, fat, and cholesterol. Low calorie content too, so it will not raise concerns for those who seek lower body weight. A medium-sized fresh oranges contain only 60-80 kcals. Carbohydrate in orange are simple carbohydrates, namely fructose, glucose, and sucrose. Complex carbohydrates in the form of non-starch polysaccharides (commonly known as dietary fiber) are good for health. This dietary fiber in the body will bind water-soluble nutrients in a gel-matrix, so that may slow gastric emptying process and the process of digestion and absorption.

Oranges are very diverse and some species can be crossed with each other and produce interspecies hybrids which have a distinctive character, which is different from the origin of species. This diversity is often difficult for classification, naming and recognition of its members, because new people can see the difference after the flowers or fruit appear. As a result is not clear how many kinds. Latest research shows is a strong relationship with the genus Citrus Fortunella, Poncirus, and Microcitrus and Eremocitrus, so there is the possibility of merging. Itself has two subgenus Citrus, Citrus and Papeda.

Orange is the origin of the East Asia and Southeast Asia, sweet orange and citron (lemon) come from East Asia, while grapefruit, lemon and lime from Southeast Asia.

Many types of oranges that are used by humans as food, perfume, and industries. Citrus fruit is a source of vitamin C and fragrances. The leaves are also used as a spice.