Oranges are a versatile flavor that works well in sweet, savory, and bitter dishes and drinks from around the world. Learn orange varieties, flavor profiles, cooking tips, and more. Understand the flavor profile. Sweet varieties are high in natural sugars and usually contain little to no citric acid. Tart varieties are the natural opposite of sweet oranges, some of which are even bitter-tasting. Once an orange is harvested, it will no longer continue to ripen. The more ripe