10 Ways to Celebrate Citrus

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON! Crank up the vitamin C volume and vivid colors—come celebrate citrus with us this January! We consider ourselves so lucky to be able to flood our stores with the beauty of all the colorful citrus we bring in this time of year. We have some of the freshest flavors from jumbo navels to Texas red grapefruit. We love how all the varieties of citrus are bursting with colors and will bring wonderful flavor as well as provide many health benefits during these cold winter months.

1. CALIFORNIA JUMBO NAVELS. These are the sweetest you can find, providing ample amounts of vitamin C for an added bonus!

2. CARA CARA PINK NAVELS. Among some of the prettiest citrus, these have a pink flesh and extremely sweet taste.

3. BLOOD ORANGES. Nine times the antioxidants of navels, the blood orange has an unmistakable deep red flesh and sweet taste, making it a recipe favorite! 

4. DLM FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE. It’s made from the juiciest Valencia oranges and is made fresh in our Produce departments. We love it because it is extremely smooth to taste and is ultra fresh. We will also treat you with Cara Cara and Blood Orange Juice throughout this celebration, which is a true treat.

5. SWEET SCARLETTS TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT. These are the most colorful of all ruby grapefruits. These luscious grapefruits are grown in Texas where the hot sunny days and cool nights help these Texas reds become as sweet as can be.

6. PUMMELO. This is a very large citrus that’s similar to grapefruit. It’s a Vietnamese staple and used in many dishes. Health benefits include boosting immunity (thanks to that vitamin C), improving digestion, and lowering blood pressure. Enjoy as you would a grapefruit, sprinkling with a little sugar to taste or in a salad.

7. DEKOPON SNOW MANDARINS. Developed in Japan, these are now grown in California's San Joaquin Valley. Easy to peel with low acid levels, this is a great option for sensitive stomachs. 

8. MELOGOLD GRAPEFRUIT. This large citrus is a cross between a Pummelo and a White Grapefruit. Its sweet-tart flavor makes it the perfect choice for eating on its own or adding to salads.

9. KUMQUATS. This small citrus that's native to China has a sweet, edible peel and a tart, juicy pulp. Try eating whole with its peel to balance sweet-sour flavors.

10. MEYER LEMONS. This small citrus that's native to China has a sweet, edible peel and a tart, juicy pulp. Try eating whole with its peel to balance sweet-sour flavors.