Zizhong Blood Orange

Zizhong Blood Orange

Zizhong Blood Orange is a geographical indication protected product.

　　Tarocco blood oranges are large in size, weighing 200–250 grams per fruit, making them the largest variety among blood oranges. Their rind is relatively smooth and thin. The flesh is juicy, richly flavored, tender, and easy to separate from the membrane. They contain very few or no seeds. With a soluble solids content of up to 12.8%, they are of premium quality. The Tarocco blood orange is an outstanding variety within the blood orange category. When the fruit matures, the rind turns a deep purple-red with purple-red blotches, making it extremely attractive. The flesh also features purple-red speckles, offering a delightful taste with a hint of rose fragrance.

　　Tarocco blood orange trees are vigorous and, although they enter the fruiting stage later than some other varieties, they can easily begin bearing fruit if flower promotion, pruning, or girdling techniques are applied during the juvenile stage. Once fruiting begins, the weight of the fruit helps balance the tree’s vigor, resulting in a highly productive and stable yield. Typically, most sweet oranges are available on the market between October and November and are not available as fresh fruit during the Spring Festival period. In contrast, Tarocco blood oranges mature close to the Spring Festival, making them an ideal fresh fruit option that is sure to be greatly appreciated by consumers.

　　　The protected production area for the Zizhong Blood Orange geographical indication product covers the entire administrative region of Zizhong County, Neijiang City, Sichuan Province.