Citrus fruit grow on trees. They consist of fleshy juicy segments divided by membranes and surrounded by pithy skin. They contain citric acid.
Common citrus fruit include:
oranges
lemons
limes
grapefruit
mandarins.
Common characteristics of citrus fruit include:
Round, oval, or flattened.
Skin ranges from orange, yellow, to pale green; flesh ranges from orange, yellow, pale green to pink and red.
Contains aromatic oil glands and strong gel-making pectins.
Bitter
Juicy, aromatic, sweet with acidity ranging from sour to mild.
Flesh, juice and zest (outer part of peel) are used. Fresh and cooked. Preserved and candied. Flavours savoury and sweet dishes.