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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Seville Orange ?

Le/La/L'Seville Orange a un goût intensely sour, bitter, tangy avec des arômes citrusy, floral, pungent.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Seville Orange

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Seville Orange est Lemon + Lime (equal parts), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. For acidity and some bitterness, but lacks the specific floral notes.

Substituts pour Seville Orange avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Lemon + Lime (equal parts) Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'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.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Seville Orange ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Seville Orange ?

Intensely Sour, Bitter, Tangy Citrusy, Floral, Pungent

Quel est un bon substitut pour Seville Orange ?

Le meilleur substitut est Lemon + Lime (equal parts) (1:1). For acidity and some bitterness, but lacks the specific floral notes.

Comment choisir et conserver le Seville Orange ?

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

Ingrédients Fruit associés

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