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| − | [[Image:NIH_citrus.jpg|right|citrus fruit]]
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| − | The '''citrus''' [[Cookbook:Fruit|fruits]] are semi-tropical fruits that are usually eaten raw without the peel. Shavings from the peel, called [[Cookbook:Zest|zest]], are sometimes used in cooking. The [[Cookbook:Juice|juice]] has various uses, especially as a beverage.
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| − | Types of citrus fruit include:
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Kumquat|kumquat]] - often eaten whole, and somewhat frequently cooked
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Orange|orange]] - popular as juice, fresh fruit, and [[Cookbook:Marmalade|marmalade]]
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Lemon|lemon]] - used for [[Cookbook:Lemonade|lemonade]] and to make foods sour
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Lime|lime]] - often substituted for lemon
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Grapefruit|grapefruit]] - popular as a [[Cookbook:Breakfast|breakfast]] food
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Tangerine|tangerine]] - like an orange, but sweeter and easier to peel
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Ugli Fruit|ugli fruit]] - like a huge and ugly tangerine
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| − | *[[Cookbook:Pummelo|pummelo]] - huge mild-tasting predecesor to the grapefruit
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