CITRUS AS A COMPONENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

Amílcar Duarte (), Jacinta Fernandes (), João Bernardes () and Graça Miguel ()
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Amílcar Duarte: University of Algarve, Postal: Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Center for Mediterranean Bioresources and Food (MeditBio) , University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal, http://fct.ualg.pt/pt
Jacinta Fernandes: University of Algarve, Postal: Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Center for Heritage, Landscape and Construction Studies, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal, http://fct.ualg.pt/pt
João Bernardes: University of Algarve, Postal: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Center for studies in Archaeology, Arts and Heritage Sciences, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal, http://fchs.ualg.pt/pt
Graça Miguel: University of Algarve, Postal: Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Center for Mediterranean Bioresources and Food (MeditBio) , University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal, http://fct.ualg.pt/pt

Journal of Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, 2016, vol. 4, issue 4, 289-304

Abstract: Citrus are native to southeastern Asia, but are present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. This group of species has reached great importance in some of the Mediterranean countries and, in the case of orange, mandarin and lemon trees, they found here soil and climatic conditions which allows them to achieve a high level of fruit quality, even better than in the regions where they came from. Citrus fruits are present in the diet of the peoples living on the Mediterranean basin, at least since the time of the Roman Empire. In the 20th century they became the main crop in various agricultural areas of the Mediterranean, playing an important role in the landscape, in the diet of the overall population, and also in international trade. They are present in the gardens of palaces and monasteries, but also in the courtyards and orchards of the poorest families. Their fruits are not only a refreshing dessert, but also a condiment, or even a major component of many dishes. Citrus fruits have well-documented nutritional and health benefits. They can actually help prevent and cure some diseases and, above all, they are essential in a balanced and tasty diet.

Keywords: Orange; Mandarin; Clementine; Ascorbic Acid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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