Naranja Agria is a sour orange used in a variety of Mediterranean dishes including ceviche, olives, and cured meats. Because of its high acidity, it works well in Cuban marinades (Cuban Mojo Criollo) to tenderize various meats such as chicken, beef, and pork. It is available in any Latin market or online.
The bitter orange, also known as naranja agria, is a citrus fruit with a distinct bitter flavor and a high acidity that works well in marinades and to tenderize meats and seafood.
Bitter orange is a citrus fruit native to East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Syria, and Southeast Asia. It is also known as Seville orange or sour orange. This fruit is so sour that it's difficult to eat on its own, but it's a common ingredient in some marmalades.
Why Choose It:
✵ Bitter oranges are often used in Caribbean cuisine as a breakdown agent in marinades
✵ bitter oranges are famously used to make marmalade, and the juice works well in dressings, sauces, and marinades.
✵ Naranja Agria is a sour orange that is used in many Mediterranean dishes
✵ naranja agria is a citrus fruit that has a peculiar bitter flavor
✵ bitter orange is frequently found in modern weight-loss formulas because synephrine is similar to the compound ephedrine