A Conversation for Zen and the Art of Orange Peeling
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Archibald (Harry) Tuttle considered a radical HVAC technician, Zaphodista, Descent3 pilot Started conversation Nov 29, 2002
Biting open an orange section you find that each section is filled with tiny cells. Carefully breaking one of these tiny sacs in your mouth with your tongue you find they are the containers of the juice of the orange providing you with a miniscule burst of flavour.
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GentleZacharias Posted Dec 5, 2002
I think they're called "drupelets". Yes, that is the technical term, I'm not making this up. Raspberries have them too, but it's more obvious with raspberries.
-Rivaine
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