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Sicilian blood oranges entice consumers in China
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A photo shows Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP
A photo shows Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP

A photo shows Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP

Sicilian blood oranges are cultivated in Sicily, Italy thanks to the area's specific local conditions including the environment and temperature. /CFP
Sicilian blood oranges are cultivated in Sicily, Italy thanks to the area's specific local conditions including the environment and temperature. /CFP

Sicilian blood oranges are cultivated in Sicily, Italy thanks to the area's specific local conditions including the environment and temperature. /CFP

A photo shows Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP
A photo shows Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP

A photo shows Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP

Fresh orange juice is made from Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP
Fresh orange juice is made from Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP

Fresh orange juice is made from Sicilian blood oranges. /CFP

Sicilian blood oranges have thick skin and a tasty, rich, red-colored flesh thanks to the typical local Mediterranean climate and the specific environment of Sicily, Italy. This fruit has a protected geographical indication in Italy that is equal to that of its top cheeses, wines and cured meats. It has attracted the spotlight in China since it first appeared on the market in the country in 2019. These oranges are exported to China by air to keep their flavor. That makes the fruit more expensive in China than in Italy or other European markets.

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