What is Minneola?
Minneola nicknamed as “The Honeybell” because of its bell shape, the Minneola tangelo is a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. Its large size and slightly elongated “neck” make it easy to recognize. The most popular of the tangelos, seedless Minneolas are brimming with sweetly tart juice.
Sweet with a mild tartness
Juicy and have relatively few, if any seeds
Bright reddish-orange color and easy-to-peel skin
Slightly bell shaped with a protruding nose at the stem-end neck
Health Benefits of Minneola
Weight Loss: An organic Minneola orange is low in calories, but with 2 grams of fiber per orange, it may also help control hunger. Fiber delays stomach emptying, which keeps you feeling full longer. It also helps reduce calorie intake, which can help with weight loss.
Maintenance of bone and tissue: Organic Minneola oranges are high in vitamin C, meeting 100 percent of the daily value. As an antioxidant, vitamin C protects your cells against free radicals and aging. Vitamin C is also needed for the repair and maintenance of bone and tissue and is important for wound healing.
Aid blood pressure control: To keep your blood pressure under control, the organic Minneola oranges are good sources of potassium with 220 milligrams per serving. Potassium helps improve blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium.
Uses of Minneola
Minneola-Papaya Smoothie
1 Minneola, peeled and deseeded
1 papaya, peeled and deseeded
2 cups or handfuls fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water if needed
Minneola-Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
1 Minneola, peeled and deseeded
1 cup whole strawberries
1 banana, peeled
2 cups or handfuls fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water if needed
Minneola-Papaya-Grape Smoothie
1 cup papaya, cut into cubes
1 Minneola, peeled and deseeded
1 cup red grapes
2 cups or handfuls fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch sections
1/2 cup water if needed