1. Citrus

2. History of Citrus
Citrus is believed to have originated in the southeast part of Asia China, India and Burma.
It was brought to Europe by Alexander the Great from India and greece and the Persian empire in the 4th century BC.
Later in 1707 the spanish brought with them oranges and lemons to the new world to grow so to prevent scurvy on the voyage home.
California and Florida became the largest grower in north america in 1849.

3. Citrus Family tree

4. Citrus Uses Marmalades Jellies Juice zest peeled and consumed fresh
marinades, dressings and drinks

5. Choosing Citrus No Bruising No Blemishes Feels heavy for size
Bright in color
firm to touch
properly shaped

6. Citrus USDA Grades Grapefruit U.S. Fancy, No 1 and No 2.
Lemons U.S. Fancy,No1 and No 2
Oranges U.S. Fancy,No1 and No 2

7. Citrus growers

8. Orange Juice
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9. Lemons Uses juice, marinades,baking Zest, oils and cleaning agents
other verities are Meyer lemons
Grown in Florida, California
discovered in Persia and Iraq
around 1oth century

10. Limes Persian Limes Key limes Kaffir limes marinades, limeade
caribbean,spanish and asian cuisine

11. Oranges manny different verities.
Navel, Mandarin,honey bells,Valencia, bitter orange.
growing regions, Florida, California and Texas

12. Grapefruit White & Ruby red verities. Can range from sweet to bitter
Cut into segments or juiced
grown in Calif, Texas and Florida

13. Exotic Citrus
Kumquats
Blood oranges
key limes
Bitter oranges
Citron

14. Citrus Medical uses juice is high in Vitamin C
helps Prevents kidney stones
prevent sailors from getting Scurvy
lemon juice used to treat bee stings