Why You Need Sweet Orange

Raena Morgan: Well now sweet orange, that comes from a Sanskrit term, correct? Frank Murray: That's correct. Raena Morgan: Could you tell us about that? Frank Murray: Well, it's a Sanskrit term meaning food that elephants love. Raena Morgan: Okay. Frank Murray: Elephants eat a lot and so I guess they stumble on sweet orange at some point. Raena Morgan: So we like this. Frank Murray: Yeah, we like this stuff, yeah. Raena Morgan: But that's the history. Frank Murray: That's correct, yes. The sweet orange that's in the tabloids that you get over-the-counter are from the Mediterranean area. I'm often asked, what's the difference between sweet orange and the oranges we get in the supermarket? Raena Morgan: Good question. Frank Murray: Well actually those in the supermarket are bitter orange we call them, it's just a different variety. Raena Morgan: So we get the sweet orange from the Mediterranean. Frank Murray: Yes. Well, in India and other areas. Raena Morgan: Oh, alright. Okay, but it does come from a Sanskrit term. Frank Murray: Yes. That's correct. Raena Morgan: So it's been around for awhile. Frank Murray: Oh! Long time, yes. Well, the Goddess Gaia apparently gave a wedding present to Zeus, and they think it was sweet orange. She called it a golden apple, but we think it was sweet orange. Raena Morgan: That's what she gave to Zeus. Frank Murray: Yes. Raena Morgan: Well thank you, Frank. Frank Murray: Thank you.