Ermelo's orange explained

Ermelo's orange
Origin:	Arcos de Valdevez Municipality, Portugal

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.

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ermelo Orange . fondazioneslowfood.com . 13 January 2017.
2. Web site: Ermelo Orange Growers . terramadre.info . 13 January 2017.
3. Collectif Gallimard
4. Web site: The Harvest of Ermelo Oranges in April . 18 March 2010 . inside.server299.com . 13 January 2017.