The citrus are one of the most cultivated and marketed species worldwide. For this reason, they are considered the most important fruits globally.

They originated around 8 million years ago in the foothills of the Himalayas. The approximate arrival of these fruits to Europe took place around 310 B.C. From Asia, they moved to North Africa and southern Europe and, from there, were brought to America around 1500.

Gospa Citrus offers you a wide variety of citrus and other organic fruits from the Sevillian paradise.

Fruits Made with Heart

Mandarin
Sweet Orange
Bitter Orange
Other Citrus
Exotics

How Many Citrus Exist?

There are more than 2,500 types of citrus, a number that continues to grow due to the easy hybridization of this fruit. They are divided into three main species: Citrus maxima (grapefruit), Citrus medica (citron) and Citrus reticulata (mandarins). All the others have originated from these three.

Citrus Varieties

Citrus are usually grouped into different varieties. The most important and widespread in the world are oranges.

There are about 400 types of oranges. Only about 30 are marketed and they belong to 3 main types: Navel (with a navel), Blancas (without a navel) and Sanguinas (blood).

More Fruits

It is estimated that there are between 20,000 and 30,000 different species of fruits in the world. Due to their generally sweet-acidic taste, intense and pleasant aroma, and nutritional properties, fruits are mostly consumed fresh, as juice, or as dessert, and their consumption provides dietary contributions that are of utmost importance for human health. They provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavonoids, terpenes, selenium, phenolic compounds, and phytochemical substances.