Wallace Thomas

Sorrells estimates that 85 percent of the workers currently picking citrus crops in Florida are foreign guest workers. How do they pick the oranges in… Read More »Who Picks Florida Oranges?

Orange trees are not native to Florida. The trees originally thought to be found first in China were brought over by early Spanish settlers. It… Read More »Are Oranges Native To Florida?

The navel oranges season extends past the new year and well into the rest of the year. This is considered by many to be the… Read More »What Are The Best Oranges This Time Of Year?

When is Florida citrus in season? Florida oranges are plentiful from October through June, although the largest quantities are available from December through May. Fresh… Read More »Are Florida Oranges In Season?

This is because orange juice oxidizes over time, which will cause microorganisms to infiltrate the juice. This results in a change in color and an… Read More »Why Does My Orange Juice Taste Acidic?

Oranges, grapefruits and orange juice are classic heartburn foods. “These are very acidic,” says Robynne Chutkan, MD. Chutkan is the founder of the Digestive Center… Read More »Will Orange Juice Cause Acid Reflux?

Table 1 Total citric acid Product Type of product Mean Lemon juice, ReaLemon 100% juice concentrate 34.1 Grapefruit juice, Florida’s Ruby Red ready-to-consume 25.0 Orange… Read More »How Much Citric Acid Is In Tropicana Orange Juice?

Citrus juices and tomatoes are highly acidic and can aggravate acid reflux. Examples of juices to avoid for GERD can include: lemon juice. orange juice.… Read More »Does Drinking Orange Juice Help Acid Reflux?