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Bitter oranges are also known as Seville oranges. Though they are notnewcomers on the scene, they are seldom grown or used in the United States.
The flesh and the juice of the bitter orange are too bitter to enjoy asa fresh fruit. It is, however, highly prized for its use in making marmalade.Imported English marmalade is made almost exclusively from Seville oranges,but nearly all domestic marmalades are made from sweet California oranges.The difference in flavor is noticeable.
In the United States, a small crop of bitter oranges is produced in Floridaand a few are also imported from Spain. On rare occasions they are offeredfor sale in specialty fruit stores. They look just like sweet Florida orangesand should be stored in the refrigerator. Unless you plan to make authenticEnglish marmalade, it is no great loss if your favorite retail market doesn'thandle bitter oranges.
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