Origin: Valencia. Juice oranges are medium or small in size. Their skin is more yellow than table oranges and much thinner. These white oranges are characterized by not having a navel, unlike table oranges. They contain less fiber than table oranges and usually have seeds inside. Properties and benefits: They have alkalizing and diuretic properties that help cleanse the blood. They are a great source of vitamin C, which helps produce collagen. If the juice is consumed between meals, it helps alleviate excess gastric acidity. The fiber in oranges, pectin, helps reduce cholesterol levels. They contain thiamine and folic acid, two essential vitamins for the health of the nervous system. Oranges strengthen immunity and are good for people with low defenses. They are essential if you suffer from anemia, as their vitamin C helps with iron absorption. They help with bone and dental health thanks to their potassium and vitamin C content. They are purifying and rich in sugars that provide quality energy. Nutritional value of orange juice per 100g: Calories 43.56 kcal. Fat 0.20 g. Cholesterol 0 mg. Sodium 1 mg. Carbohydrates 9.40 g. Fiber 0.70 g. Sugars 9.40 g. Protein 0.69 g. Storage and tips: Juice oranges are well preserved at room temperature, but if you store them in the fridge, you will prolong their ripening. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Juice oranges are often used in cooking for desserts, creams, and cakes. We have countless recipes where orange is the main ingredient. Orange flan: In a saucepan, put 4 tablespoons of sugar and a little water. When the sugar is golden, but not too much, pour it into the flan mold. Beat 5 eggs with 130g of sugar until the sugar is completely integrated, add half a liter of orange juice, and continue beating. Once everything is well integrated, pour the mixture into the flan mold, cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 180 degrees for 30 minutes. Let it cool outside and then refrigerate.