Bitter orange
Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is a citrus tree whose sour, aromatic fruit is used in marmalade, cooking, and perfumery.
Seville orange: A bitter orange variety prized for its tart peel and juice, especially in marmalade. Its high-pectin fruit is the classic bitter orange used for marmalade.
Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs that includes oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Bitter orange belongs to this diverse genus of aromatic, edible fruits.
Citrus maxima: A citrus species, also called pomelo, native to Southeast Asia. Pomelo ancestry is part of the complex hybrid history attributed to bitter orange.
Dietary supplement: A product intended to supplement the diet with nutrients or other biologically active substances. Bitter orange extract is sold in supplements, often for weight management or athletic performance.
Marmalade: A fruit preserve made with citrus peel, juice, and sugar. Bitter orange peel gives traditional marmalade its characteristic bitterness and fragrance.
Rutaceae: A family of flowering plants that includes citrus trees and many aromatic shrubs. This is the botanical family containing the genus Citrus.
Mandarin orange: A citrus fruit species and group of cultivated varieties with loose-skinned fruit. Mandarin ancestry is also associated with bitter orange’s hybrid origins.
Ephedra: A genus of plants containing stimulant alkaloids, including ephedrine. Bitter orange supplements have been promoted as alternatives to ephedra after its restriction.
Triple sec: A style of orange-flavored liqueur made with citrus peel. Bitter orange peel is among the citrus ingredients used to flavor orange liqueurs.
Citrus taxonomy: The classification and evolutionary relationships of cultivated citrus plants. Bitter orange’s ancestry and status are complicated by hybridization among citrus lineages.