Is ugly orange a genetically modified food?

Ugly orange is a hybrid fruit. It is made by combining the nutrients of orange and grapefruit using scientific methods. It has the medicinal value of both. So although ugly orange is not good-looking, its price is relatively high. Ugly orange can supplement vitamin C and has the effect of reducing fire and relieving cough. No matter how many ugly oranges we eat, we will get a sore throat, so friends who like to eat oranges can eat some ugly oranges occasionally.

The difference between ugli orange and orange

Ugly orange is also known as ugly monster and unknown fire. Although it looks ugly, it is relatively expensive. What is the difference between ugly oranges and ordinary oranges? Let’s take a closer look below.

Ugly orange absorbs the sweetness and rich vitamin C of orange, and also has the effect of reducing heat and relieving cough of grapefruit. It combines the advantages of the two fruits into one, transforms them into its own strengths, and makes up for its shortcomings in appearance.

The most important point is that the ugly orange does not cause heatiness, which is rare in ordinary oranges. The shape of the ugly orange is a bit like a grapefruit, but its color inherits the yellow color of the orange.

Ugly orange is a seasonal fruit and becomes available around the Spring Festival. Ugly orange is known as the queen of citrus fruits and the world's number one citrus fruit. Its scientific name is Shiranui. Its origin is Japan. Its current production areas are Sichuan, Guangdong and Yunnan.

Is the ugly orange genetically modified?

Ugly orange is a hybrid variety, not genetically modified.

Ugly orange is a variety that has only been available for a few years. It is a hybrid of pomelo and orange. Due to its good taste, its price in the market is relatively high.

The nutritional value of ugli fruit is much higher than that of similar fruits. The flesh is rich in vitamin C and trace elements needed by the human body. The nutrient content of every 100 grams of ugli fruit is 36.89 kcal, 9.02 grams of carbohydrates, 0.82 grams of protein, and 1.64 grams of cellulose. Moreover, the vitamin C content of ugly orange is much higher than that of other similar fruits. The vitamin C content of every 100 grams of ugly orange is 50 mg/100 g, while the vitamin C content of ordinary orange is about 28 mg/100 g, the vitamin C content of orange is about 33 mg/100 g, and the vitamin C content of lemon is 22 mg/100 g.