Author: Usama Team

Orange is one of the most famous citrus fruits and is known to have several health benefits. It is also among the most popular fruits around the world. Sweet, succulent oranges make it tasty and offer many health benefits. An entire orange contains just around 60 calories and has no fat, cholesterol, or sodium, and, “oranges are notable for their Vitamin C content,” said many nutritionists. 

Surely, oranges offer different medical advantages: They may support your immune system, give you better skin, and even improve your heart condition and cholesterol levels. Also, some proof proposes that eating oranges may help decrease the danger of respiratory disorders, certain cancer growths, rheumatoid joint inflammation, ulcers, and kidney stones. 

The juice of orange is likewise packed with supplements and nutrients. However, the juice doesn’t have the fiber component found in the orange pith, the white substance between the peels and flesh. Oranges are one of the most loved fruits all over the world. Agrithing.com is trading this exotic food all around the world for over the last 16 years. We are No.1 Orange exporters in Pakistan. 

How Usually Orange is used

Oranges can be eaten only as a snack but also as a major recipe ingredient in many different dishes all over the world. Orange juice has become an integral part of a healthy breakfast. Thus it is promoting a healthy start to the day. Oranges are mainly available in two categories in Pakistan one is sweet and the other is bitter. These forms are the most commonly consumed all over the globe. Generally, an orange has smooth texture skin and is firm as well. These kinds of oranges have higher juice content than those which are spongy or lighter in weight.

Benefits of eating oranges

High in Vitamin C

We all know that oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. An average size orange offers 116% of the daily value of vitamin C. Good intake of vitamin C will help to reduce the risk of colon cancer as it helps to get off dangerous free radicals that cause damage to our body and DNA. Vitamin C is also vital for the proper function of our healthy immune system. It will help you prevent colds and prevent recurrent ear infections.

Improve the health of your skin

The number of Antioxidants in oranges can help us to protect skin from free radical damage. These are also known to cause signs of aging. If you eat an orange a day it will help you look young even in your 50’s!

Here are all the nutrients components that are a 100-gram amount of orange has in it. Calories: 47

• Water: 87%
• Protein: 0.9 grams
• Carbs: 11.8 grams
• Sugar: 9.4 grams
• Fiber: 2.4 grams
• Fat: 0.1 grams

Keeps blood pressure under check

Oranges are jam-packed with Vitamins B6. This vitamin is very helpful for maintaining blood circulation in your body. It will help to support the production of hemoglobin in your blood and also help keep blood pressure under check. The presence of magnesium in orange helps your blood pressure to remain normal. 

Lowers your cholesterol

According to a recent study by researchers in Canada and the USA. A class of compounds that are found in citrus fruit peels is known as Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs). It has the potential to lower cholesterol in your body. It works more effectively than some prescription drugs that a doctor gives you and also there are no side effects.

So, for fat people who want to keep their cholesterol in check should consume an orange on a daily basis. This will help them to reduce their weight as well. 

Controls blood sugar 

The fiber content in oranges helps in keeping blood sugar levels under control. So, thereby making oranges a healthy snack for people with diabetes is one of the best things that you can do for them. The sweetness of oranges comes with simple sugars that are harmless.

The natural fruit sugar in oranges is known as fructose. It can help to keep your blood sugar levels from rising too high after eating a proper meal. The glycemic index of Orange is 40. Normally whatever foods fall under 50 on the glycemic index considered being low in sugar. Still, this does not mean you go about eating way too many oranges in one sitting. Eating too many oranges can even spike insulin in your body and may even lead to weight gain.

Lowers the risk of cancer

Oranges contain D- limonene, a compound that is touted to prevent cancers like lung cancer, skin cancer, and even breast cancer. Surely, oranges offer different medical advantages: They may support your immune system, give you better skin, and even improve your heart condition and cholesterol levels. Also, some proof proposes that eating oranges may help decrease the danger of certain cancer growths like the colon.

Alkalizes the body

The basic nature of oranges is acidic. This state is before you actually digest them. Then they have a certain amount of alkaline minerals that stimulate the process of digestion. This property of oranges is similar to lemons, lime, and all other citrus fruits. 

Improve your eyesight

Oranges also keep a rich source of carotenoid. Vitamin A plays an important role in keeping the mucus membranes in the eyes healthy and lube. It is also responsible to decrease age-related macular degeneration in your body. In extreme cases, it can lead to blindness.  Carotenoid in oranges also helps the eyes to absorb the light.

You will never face Constipation

Oranges have soluble and insoluble fibers as well. These help to keep your intestines and stomach function smooth, and fight against irritable bowel syndrome. Other than that, the fiber helps treat constipation to a greater extent.

Oranges are one of the best sources of fiber. One large orange of 184 grams has around almost 18% of the Reference Daily fiber intake. The main fibers that oranges have are pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Dietary fiber is associated with many beneficial health effects, including improved digestive health, weight loss, and cholesterol

How to store oranges

Orange is a  citrus fruit that people often love to eat in summer. Oranges are one of the best sources of vitamins, especially vitamin C. Its juice is an important part of a Europe large community breakfast. The oranges which are most often eaten today grew first in Asian countries like Pakistan, China, and India but now grows in many parts of the world. You can simply store orange at room temperature for a couple of weeks or refrigerated for up to several weeks. 

STORING PROCESS

The process of storing Oranges are very easy. Many exporters of orange in Pakistan just Keep them out of direct sunlight during transport. They stay fresh for several weeks. These are the most famous type of oranges that are grown in Pakistan. All of them are cultivated under the supervision of highly experienced personal at Agrithing.com. We are one of the biggest orange exporters in Pakistan. Our packaging is second to none which keeps oranges secured and damaged free.

Mandarin Orange is a  citrus fruit that people often love to eat in summer. Kinnow is one of the best sources of vitamins, especially vitamin C. its juice is an important part of a Europe large community breakfast. The oranges which are most often eaten today grew first in Asian countries like Pakistan, China, and India but now grows in many parts of the world.

Cultivation of oranges

Mandarin Oranges are round fruit that grows on a tree.  It can reach over 10 meters (33 ft) height. Trees of oranges have shiny dark green leaves with five petals small white flowers. The smell of flowers is very sweet which attracts bees.

Structure of an Orange

Orange has a tough shiny skin. From inside this fruit has different segments with thin tough skins that hold together many little sections with juice inside. Each orange usually has ten segments, but sometimes there are more.

Each segment also contains some seeds known as pips. You can also use these pips to grow orange trees. Usually, the technique that most people follow is by cutting a part of the orange tree root and plant it in the ground. The white fiber that separates segments of orange is known as pith. 

Different types of oranges have different layers of pith. In some types, you can simply apart segments by peeling off the pith and in some, you can not.  In mandarin oranges, the skin, pith, or segments can be taken apart very easily. Orange skin is known as orange peel.

Good Source of Vitamin C

It is an important food source in different parts of the world for several reasons. They are one of the best sources of Vitamin C. Best thing about oranges is that they are easy to store which makes it a perfect fruit to save. They have very tough skin which makes them ideal fruit to transport.

Nutrition facts of an orange

Mandarin Orange is full of nutrients. It is one of the best sources of good quality food in the world.  Here are the nutrients in about half of a large orange approximately 100 grams

• Calories: 47
• Water: 87%
• Protein: 0.9 grams
• Carbs: 11.8 grams
• Sugar: 9.4 grams
• Fiber: 2.4 grams
• Fat: 0.1 grams

Carbs

Carbs are another major part of the human diet and oranges are mainly contain carbs and water. With very little protein and fat and few calories, the ratio makes them a perfect snack.

• They have simple sugar such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose. These are the dominant carbs in oranges. They are responsible for oranges sweet taste.
• Oranges have a low glycemic index.
• Orange low GI values link with many different health benefits.
• Oranges’ low GI shows their high polyphenol and fiber content.

Fiber

The oranges are also a good source of fiber. One large orange of 184 grams packs around 20% of the Daily Intake. The main fibers found in this fruit are pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Its dietary fibers mix with beneficial health effects, which include improvement of digestive health, weight loss, and control your cholesterol

Orange Cultivation In Pakistan

Pakistan grows many varieties of this exotic citrus fruit. The most popular form of orange in Pakistan is Mandarin Orange (an easy-peel variety of mandarin). Pakistan is one of the biggest exporters of oranges in Asia and Europe. There are four common types of Oranges that Pakistan produces.

KINNOW

It is known as the king of oranges. It has a round structure and an easy peeler. Pakistan produces the best quality Kinnow in the world. The figure for Kinnow export in Pakistan is moving forward with leaps and bounds. Kinnow has a juice content of over 47.5%. This is the highest among all types of oranges. It has 13% sugar content in each 100 mg and the best source of Vitamin C. 

SANGTRA

It is another type of Citrus that grows in Pakistan. It is also known as the sweet orange. Usually, it is available in Pakistan from Mid December to the end of January. In past, it was one of the luxury grown fruit in the foothills of the Himalayas. 

 MALTA

This is one of the most common types of orange that is grown in Pakistan. Malta has a lovely sour taste but it does not fall in the easy-peel variety. It is usually available during the period from November to February.

FRUITER

Fruiter orange is a small size citrus fruit and very easy to peel. They are sweet in taste and easy to peel.

These are the most famous type of oranges that are grown in Pakistan. We grow Mandarins under the supervision of high experience personal at Agrithing.com. We are one of the biggest mandarin orange exporters in Pakistan. Our packaging is second to none which keeps oranges secure.

Agrithing provides the customer with all details on their website. Still, if a customer requires more information it can deliver to them through the sales department of the company. We are known to provide the best Mandarin Oranges in Pakistan.

Down below we have given all the possible steps which Agrithing and customer requirements to fulfill for a successful trade.

 STEP 1 (Place an inquiry)

First of all, a customer has to give us details about what he\she is looking for. Then our company will contact them. This is a step where customers and Agrithing mostly talk about the rate of mandarin. If You have a big order there are chances that we will negotiate price terms with you.

STEP 2 (Sample of Product) OPTIONAL

After that, you can even ask us to provide you with a sample of mandarin for your satisfaction. It is not always the case but our company does provide this option. This practice is very beneficial in the trade business. We send you a sample mandarin in which shipment is paid by the customer.

STEP 3 (Performa Invoice)

After that, the company gives you the final Quotation in the form of a Proforma invoice with their best FOP rates. 

STEP 4 (Providing Phyto Sanitary License)

Now comes the step to manage the order of the customer. Here we provide customers with Phyto Sanitary License. This has all the certify details of mandarin. We also provide customers with a possible delivery duration as well. 

STEP 5 (Bill of lading)

Then Agrithing provides the B/L (Bill of lading) for conducting further procedures of the trade. Once all the things are given by our side, you have to negotiate on payment terms for the Export.

STEP 6 (Payment Terms)

These terms include three methods L/C (Letter of credit), and TT (Telegraphic transfer). After that, we provide the customer with DP (Document against payment). This will generate the Invoice from Company to Customer.

STEP 7 (Packing List)

Packing is a big part of Mandarin orange export. We take care of this step a lot. Providing customers with the best possible packaging is one of the best services by our Company.  

In this step, we provide the customer with all the packing details possible. There are different steps that are involve in the Packing list.

Cleaning and Hygiene

 Before mandarins pack in a clean environment. As we all know, during the situation of COVID-19 people are more concern about what they touch and eat. For Mandarin export, maintaining proper hygiene is the first priority of our company. All the cleaning SOPs are followed properly.  

Packaging Size

At this step, the customer is asked what size of packaging they require. We have a standard packaging size and that is a 10KG box. The 10 KG mandarin boxes are then sort according to the size of a mandarin.

 Mandarin Counts in Each Package

 Mandarin comes in different sizes. So, the count range of each 10Kg box is different. The normal count range of Mandarin that we offer in a box is 48/ 54/ 60/ 66/ 72/ 80/ 90/100/ 110. Customers can order big size mandarins or small size Mandarin Orange according to their requirement. 

Customize Packaging

 We also have the option to Customize the packaging of mandarin. In this option, a customer can customize the packaging boxes of Mandarin. You can even get them to personalize.

STEP 8 (Certificate of Origin and Shipping Documents)

 In this step, Our Company provides customers with a certificate of origin. This means that the company is selling original verified products to customers. This certificate is a stamp of a surety that what Agrithing is selling is the legitimate product of Pakistan. 

 Then the client needs a copy of shipping documents as well. These documents are proof that the Company will dispatch customer Mandarin Orange order from which port at what time. Because Mandarin is an Agro product the best shipment process is in Reefer Containers. 

 This container has a controlled temperature which helps mandarins to stay fresh during the transfer duration. In most Agricultural trade this container is preferred. This provides Guarantee safe delivery of Mandarins to customers. 

Step 9 (Types of Shipments)

Last but not least, the Customer’s mandarin order selects the types of shipment. It is up to the order that shipment will be held in LCL or FCL shipment. If the volume of Mandarin order is around 28 tons it will be FCL (Full container load) Shipment.

 Less volume will be shipped through LCL (Less than a container load) Shipment. In this shipment, your order will be delivered in a shared container. This shipment costs a little bit more than the FCL Container.