The Fruit That Has Blood Like Juice: Exploring Blood Oranges and More
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Blood oranges, a variety of *Citrus sinensis*, get their dramatic crimson color from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants also found in blueberries and raspberries. While the name suggests a morbid origin, this striking appearance is a natural mutation that makes the fruit's juice resemble blood. Beyond blood oranges, several other fruits and even some fungi contain similarly pigmented juices.
