Author Topic: Which citrus has the most beta-carotene? (the orangiest orange of them all)  (Read 404 times)

Pandan

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Hello all:

Does anyone know what citrus fruit has the most beta-carotene?


I know of the 'berry purple' of anthrocyanins and the lycopene of cara caras but have there been any studies into beta carotenes pigment levels in the genus.


And has anyone ever seen an orange pomelo? All the ones I know of (very few) are 'white' or pink. I came across one in a web search but I'm assuming its an altered photo but if not I'd love to try and breed this as an amateur if possible.