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Saga Setoka Orange Gift Box
Saga Setoka Orange Gift Box
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Setoka oranges are a medium to large varietal, averaging 7 to 8 centimeters in diameter and 200 to 300 grams in weight, and have a uniform, round to oblate appearance with a broad middle and flattened top and bottom. The rind is thin, pliable, and easy to peel, with a smooth sheen, firm, taut nature, and pebbled texture created from the presence of prominent oil glands. These oil glands release aromatic essential oils into the air when the rind is peeled, adding to the sensory experience. The rind is also bright orange to dark orange-red, adhered to the flesh, and below the rind is a very thin to almost nonexistent layer of white spongy pith, unnoticeable when eaten. The flesh is divided into 11 to 12 segments by delicate membranes, and the center of the fruit is often hollow. The dark orange flesh is soft, tender, aqueous, and mostly seedless with a succulent, melting consistency. Setoka oranges are known for their pleasing, bright, and robust aroma and should feel slightly firm and heavy for their size when selected for consumption. The oranges have a high sugar content, ranging from 12 to 13 Brix, and this sugar content is mixed with low acidity, less than one percent, creating a sweet, sugary, and zesty flavor with subtle tangy nuances.
