Oranges are native to Southeast Asia but now are grown around the world in warm climates. Brazil is the world’s largest producer. There are many varieties of orange; sweet oranges have a sweet, juicy flavor and are the variety most often eaten fresh and juiced.
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that offers health benefits including promoting a healthy immune system and reducing the risk of heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and other degenerative diseases. To provide additional nutritional benefits, orange juice can be added to processed foods, beverages, desserts, and other food products.