BLOOD ORANGE JUICE OF SICILY PGI

The blood orange is a specific variety of orange (Citrus sinensis) and the distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of antioxidant pigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Blood oranges are indeed considered to be among the most healthy oranges in the world not only due to the high presence of anthocyanin but also due to the combination of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Calcium and Beta-Carotene not found in normal oranges. The content of Vitamin C, in particular, is roughly 40% higher than any other citrus fruit.
Several scientific studies show that regular consumption of blood orange juice (one glass a day) allows tanking up our body of antioxidants and many other benefits:
- Protect our body from the effect of free radicals
- Help immune system fight infections
- Help fighting cold and influenza
- Aid digestion
- Help the body stay and look young