KINNOW (Orange)
Pakistan is also the largest producer of 'Citrus Reticula' variety (Kinnow). This unique variety of citrus is indigenous to this part of the world. According to an estimate approx. 95 percent of the total Kinnow produced all over the world is grown in Pakistan. We grow under totally natural conditions. The Kinnow is sun-ripened on the trees and carefully hand picked at precisely the right time. Our main export markets are Europe and the Middle East.
HEALTH BENEFIT OF KINNOW
Orange is one of the most favorite fruit in the world. Orange is loaded with vitamins, and the most abundant vitamin in orange is Vitamin C. This powerful vitamin protects our body against harmful elements.
Orange is Beneficial in the following cases:
Asthma
Bronchitis
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
Rheumatism
Prevent kidney stone
Helps lower cholesterol
Helps prevent diabetes
Arthritis
High blood pressure
Persons addicted to alcohol have found that the desire for liquor is greatly reduced by drinking of orange juice. Consumption of large quantities of oranges will decrease the outpouring of mucus secretions from the nose.
Nutritional Contents of Orange:
Beta-carotene, another powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from being damage.
Calcium that helps protects and maintains the health of our bone and teeth.
Folic Acid for proper brain development.
Magnesium helps maintain blood pressure.
Potassium helps maintain electrolyte balance in the cells, and is important in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
Thiamin helps to convert food into energy.
Vitamin B6 helps support the production of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Nutritive Values: Per 100 gm.
Vitamin A: 190 I.U.
Vitamin B: Thiamine .08 mg.;
Vitamin C: 49 mg.
Calcium: 33 mg.
Phosphorus: 23 mg.
Potassium: 300 mg.