From the Blog
Get to Know Our Citrus
Every new year kicks off citrus season at the Co-op.
Stop in to find a variety of oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes to bump up your vitamin intake this winter season. Check out the flavor profiles below to get to know our produce better!
Navel Oranges
pale yellow-orange peel, seedless, low acidity, sweet tangy flavor
Cara Cara Oranges
low acidity, very sweet in flavor
Mandarin Oranges
Satsuma Mandarins
don’t be fooled by appearances with this fruit -considered the “juiciest” citrus, satsumas have a balanced sweet and tart flavor
in season December-January
Clementines
smaller in size, refreshing and sweet
Pomelos
green peel, pink interior - mild grapefruit flavor, less bitter and sour
Grapefruit
the name grapefruit is a reference to the way the fruit hangs while growing, in clusters like grapes – grapefruit share a similar taste to oranges but are far more tart and acidic and slightly bitter.
Sweet Limes
Because of their sweet flavor, sweet limes can be peeled and eaten as a snack.
Limes
limes have a zesty tart, acidic taste with a hint of sweetness
Lemons
strong, sharp taste with a bitter, sour flavor
Meyer Lemons
moderately acidic, a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange in flavor. These citrusy fruits are sweeter than a regular lemon.
New Pioneer Food Co-op
New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 35,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We welcome everyone to our store, regardless of membership, and focus on local and sustainable food solutions. New Pi has strong roots in Iowa City’s local food community, and continues to partner with local growers, food, and sustainability organizations to enrich Linn and Johnson County communities.