Citrus in action
Citrus fruits are surprisingly versatile when it comes to cooking, adding zing to savoury dishes and making refreshing drinks.Citrus fruit is also packed with health benefits and can contribute a large amount of your required daily intake of vitamins.
The 5 a Day scheme is an initiate carried out by the NHS to increase awareness of the health benefits of fruit and vegetables. The Waitrose Foundation is a partnership created to improve the lives of the farm workers who grow and pick our South African fruit.
Recipes
Discover a range of ways to use citrus fruits in your cookery, from citrus smoothies to Lamb and Lemon Tagine.
Health Benefits
Just half a grapefruit counts as one of the five recommended portions of fruit and vegetables a day and contains 110% suggested daily vitamin C requirements for adults.
5 a day
The government recommends that we each eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day to help reduce the risk of some cancers, heart disease and many other chronic conditions.
Waitrose Foundation
The Waitrose Foundation was established in June 2005 and is a partnership created to benefit the workers who grow and pack our citrus fruit in South Africa.