Ermelo's orange
Edible fruit cultivar
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Ermelo's Orange is a type of fruit from Miranda do Douro, Alto Trás-os-Montes, Norte Region in Portugal. It is listed on the Ark of Taste.
| Ermelo's orange | |
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| Origin | Arcos de Valdevez Municipality, Portugal |
It takes its name from 'Ermelo', a parish in Arcos de Valdevez Municipality, Portugal. It was introduced to the region by Cistercian monks in the 12th century. They are very sweet,[1] seedless and juicy with a thin peel, and are generally grown organically.[2][3] They are harvested in April.[4]
