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Seville Orange

Citrus aurantium Allergen-Free
Seville Orange

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Winter (Dec-Feb)
  • Source Orange fruit

¿Qué es Seville Orange?

A highly bitter and sour citrus fruit, rarely eaten fresh but prized for its aromatic zest and high pectin content, ideal for marmalades.

¿A qué sabe Seville Orange?

Seville Orange tiene un sabor intensely sour, bitter, tangy con aromas citrusy, floral, pungent.

Taste
Intensely Sour, Bitter, Tangy
Texture
Juicy, Pulpy
Aroma
Citrusy, Floral, Pungent
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 medium fruit (130g)
Calories47 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.9 g
Total Carbohydrate11.8 g
Dietary Fiber2.4 g
Total Sugars9.4 g
Calcium40 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Potassium181 mg

El Secreto del Chef

When making marmalade, use the entire fruit (zest, pith, and juice) as the pith contains significant pectin, which is crucial for achieving a proper set.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Seville Orange

El mejor sustituto para Seville Orange es Lemon + Lime (equal parts), usado en una proporción de 1:1. For acidity and some bitterness, but lacks the specific floral notes.

Sustitutos para Seville Orange con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Lemon + Lime (equal parts) Mejor 1:1 For acidity and some bitterness, but lacks the specific floral notes.
Grapefruit (pink) 1:1 Offers bitterness and tang, but is less sour.
Unsweetened Cranberry Juice 1:1 (liquid) For tartness in baking/cocktails, not for zest.
Orange Blossom Water (for aroma) 1:20 (diluted) Adds floral aroma where bitterness isn't key, with a sour component.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Seville Orange

  1. Choose firm, heavy fruits with unblemished skin.
  2. Their bitterness is a feature, not a flaw.
  3. Best used promptly for zest and juice.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Seville Orange?

  • Duck
  • Game Meats
  • Fish
  • Chocolate
  • Gin
  • Tequila
  • Other Citrus Fruits

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Seville Orange?

Intensely Sour, Bitter, Tangy Citrusy, Floral, Pungent

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Seville Orange?

El mejor sustituto es Lemon + Lime (equal parts) (1:1). For acidity and some bitterness, but lacks the specific floral notes.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Seville Orange?

Choose firm, heavy fruits with unblemished skin. Their bitterness is a feature, not a flaw. Best used promptly for zest and juice.

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