Sagada orange facts for kids

The Sagada orange is a special type of orange. It grows in the Cordillera region of the Philippines. This orange became very popular in Sagada, Mountain Province. People often call it a "giant orange" because it's bigger than most other oranges. That's how it got its name!

Discovering the Sagada Orange

The Sagada orange is a unique kind of orange. It is known for its size and taste. This fruit is an important part of the farming in the Cordillera region.

Where Does it Come From?

This special orange was first created by the Department of Agriculture. It was first grown in a place called Kalinga. From there, it became well-known across the region.

Why is it Special?

The Sagada orange is famous for being much larger than a regular orange. Because of its impressive size, people started calling it a "giant orange." This made it very popular, especially in the town of Sagada.

Spotting a Real Sagada Orange

You can often tell a Sagada orange by its look. Its skin is usually orange, but it often has green patches on it. This makes it stand out from other oranges.

The "Mislabeled" Story

Sometimes, people try to sell other oranges as Sagada oranges. Merchants in places like Baguio and even the big Divisoria market in Manila were doing this. They would label larger oranges from China as "Sagada oranges."

How to Tell the Difference

A newspaper in Baguio called Midland Courier noticed this problem. They even named the Sagada orange "Mislabeled of the Year." The oranges from China were often cheaper and even bigger. However, they were not as sweet as the real Sagada variety. Also, the Chinese oranges usually had a brighter orange color. The newspaper said it was not fair for merchants to trick customers like this.