Vietnamese Oranges (Qua Cam)
Citrus fruits are high in nutrients, fiber and vitamins. Out of all citrus fruits, oranges, as the name suggests, have bright colors that remind you of a hot summer day, are rich in vitamin C and are a great way to boost your immune system. immunity, dispel moisture and cool the body. This fresh, succulent fruit is also very familiar in Vietnamese culture and is a famous fruit symbol, loved by tourists if they have the opportunity to try this sweet and sour Vietnamese fruit.
Referring to the best oranges in Vietnam, people will immediately think of names like:
Orange soup
This fruit has a yellow color that looks a bit like a tangerine. Thin peel, revealing light aroma. On the occasion of Tet, Cam Canh is considered a precious gift to give or display on a five-fruit tray, so the price is very high.
Orange
This type of Ha Giang orange has a thick, green skin that turns yellow when ripe, and the fruit is round. This orange variety has a light aroma, a sweet taste with a slight sourness, but it is very delicious to eat.
Orange Cao Phong
This orange has a thin, sticky skin with very few seeds. It has a mild flavor, and is not particularly sweet like other oranges.
Cam Vinh
Characteristics of Vinh oranges are very thin skins, light yellow inside, sweet and slightly sour taste when eaten.
How to eat
To enjoy this summer’s paradise fruit, first hold an orange with one hand and pierce the peel with your fingernails. Try to poke near the top or bottom of the orange, not the body. This is because the orange peel around the stem is thinner and clings to the flesh more tightly. The top peel of an orange is usually thicker and looser, so it’s easier to peel off.
The most reasonable time is to eat oranges in the morning to bring better results, in addition, you can use orange juice when playing sports or exercising. Oranges are very high in sugar and acid, if eaten on an empty stomach or right before eating will cause digestive upset.
Where are oranges grown in Vietnam?
Orange cultivation is a form of farming and makes up a significant part of Vietnam’s agricultural economy. Orange orchards are grown in many regions of the country, but only a few regions give the best yield and quality in terms of soil and climate conditions.
In which, Cam Canh was originally grown in Canh village, Hoai Duc, Hanoi. Later, the tree was also popularly grown in some other regions such as Bac Giang, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh. In addition, Cao Phong town, Hoa Binh province is a famous land for Cao Phong oranges. And last but not least, when it comes to Vinh oranges, many foreigners might think that these oranges are grown in Vinh city, but that is not the case. Cam Vinh is just a name, Cam Vinh is located in the west of Nghe An province.
Benefits of oranges
Like other tropical fruits of Vietnam, oranges possess many valuable uses. These fruits are rich in luminoids, which are abundant in citrus fruits, so oranges protect the body from the risk of developing certain types of cancer such as skin, lung, breast, stomach cancer. It also has a high vitamin C content that can help protect body cells by neutralizing free radicals, slowing down the aging process as well as being good for your eyes.
Dishes made from oranges
With a delicious, sweet and slightly sour taste from oranges, the chef can creatively prepare many delicious and mouth-watering dishes that are popular with tourists: from drinks such as smoothies, juices, cocktails or desserts such as ice cream, jams, candies to dipping sauces for savory dishes.
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
