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Both Oranges and lemons are citrus fruit (Rutaceae). Most oranges can be eaten fresh, as can Meyer lemons, which are sweeter than most lemons.

Both may be used in cooking; the juices are used to make sauces, the type of fruit chosen to suit the food the sauce is to complement. Juices are also used in baking.

They can also be sliced fresh and served in salads, or quartered for a fruit platter.

Wedges or slices of lemon are routinely served with foods, especially fish and other seafood; oranges are served in the same way: both are served on the side of the plate to be squeezed onto the food as the diner prefers.

Both are popularly squeezed to serve as a drink, though sugar is frequently added to lemon juice. An unsweetened mixture of both, on ice with sparkling mineral water is a wonderful summer drink, with or without white wine. A couple of sprigs of mint or basil might be added.

There are very many recipes which use oranges and lemons, as well as other citrus fruit, as ingredients.

And, apart from being delicious and refreshing, they're good for you!

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