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    Valencia orange

    The perfect, juicy blend of tart and sweet.

    In Season

    February — early November

    ABOUT

    • Love OJ? Thanks to a perfect, juicy balance of tart and sweet, Valencia oranges are just right for juicing.
    • This orange’s bold, refreshing zing is tempered with just the right amount of sweetness.
    • Even though the fruit may be deliciously sweet and completely ripe, Valencia oranges occasionally "re-green" in warm weather as the peel reabsorbs chlorophyll, causing a ripe orange to look partly green.
    • Often called the summer orange, Valencias are available from February through early November.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size: 1 medium orange (154g)
    Amount Per Serving% Daily Value*
    • Calories90-
    • Total Fat0g0%
    • Saturated Fat0g0%
    • Trans Fat0g-
    • Cholesterol0mg0%
    • Sodium0mg0%
    • Total Carbohydrate20g7%
    • Dietary Fiber2g7%
    • Total Sugars15g-
    • Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
    • Protein2g-
    • Vitamin D0%
    • Calcium4%
    • Iron0%
    • Potassium6%
    • Vitamin AN/A
    • Vitamin C70%
    • ThiaminN/A
    • Folate20%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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    Cara Cara Navel orange

    Pink perfection.

    In Season

    December — May

    ABOUT

    • Cara Cara Navel oranges offer the most vitamin C of the Sunkist citrus varieties, with 100% of the recommended daily intake in just one orange.
    • Cara Cara Navel oranges are known for being extremely sweet with slightly lower acidity than regular Navels.
    • They may look like Navel oranges on the outside, but the seedless interior has a rich pink hue due to the natural presence of lycopene.
    • Cara Cara Navel oranges are available from December through May.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size: 1 medium orange (154g)
    Amount Per Serving% Daily Value*
    • Calories80-
    • Total Fat0g0%
    • Saturated Fat0g0%
    • Trans Fat0m-
    • Cholesterol0mg0%
    • Sodium0mg0%
    • Total Carbohydrate19g7%
    • Dietary Fiber3g11%
    • Total Sugars14g-
    • Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
    • Protein1g-
    • Vitamin D0%
    • Calcium2%
    • Iron0%
    • Potassium6%
    • Vitamin A6%
    • Vitamin C100%
    • ThiaminN/A
    • Folate15%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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    Blood orange

    A burst of color in every bite.

    In Season

    December — mid-April

    ABOUT

    • Blood oranges get their name from the deep color of their interior.
    • Blood oranges offer a distinct, rich orange taste with a hint of fresh raspberry.
    • The thin orange or red blushed skin reveals a beautiful, deep maroon interior.
    • Blood oranges are available from December through mid-April.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size: 1 blood orange (154g)
    Amount Per Serving% Daily Value*
    • Calories70-
    • Total Fat0.5g1%
    • Saturated Fat0g0%
    • Trans Fat0g-
    • Cholesterol0mg0%
    • Sodium0mg0%
    • Total Carbohydrate15g5%
    • Dietary Fiber3g11%
    • Total Sugars14g-
    • Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
    • Protein1g-
    • Vitamin D0%
    • Calcium4%
    • Iron2%
    • Potassium6%
    • Vitamin AN/A
    • Vitamin C80%
    • Thiamin15%
    • Folate15%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Seasonal Availability

VarietyJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSeptOctNovDec
oranges
Navel orange
Valencia orange
Cara Cara Navel orange
Blood orange
lemons
Eureka & Lisbon lemon
Meyer lemon
Pink Variegated lemon
limes
Persian lime
Key lime
Finger lime
grapefruit
Red and Pink Grapefruit
White Grapefruit
Pummelo
Melo Gold grapefruit
Oro Blanco grapefruit
tangerines & tangelos
Minneola tangelo
Orlando Tangelo
Ojai Pixie tangerine
Fairchild tangerine
mandarins
Clementines & W. Murcott mandarin
Royal mandarin
Gold Nugget Variety mandarin

Handling & Storage

Before preparation, store citrus in a cool, well-ventilated area. To maintain air circulation, keep cartons off the floor by placing them on pallets or racks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that produce be rinsed before eating or preparation. Detergent should not be used as it is not labeled for food use.

The best temperature range for oranges is between 45° to 48° F.

Sizing Information

Sunkist® orange size designations, printed on every carton, state the number of oranges in the carton, and indicate the size of the individual fruit within. For example, a carton of “88s” contains 88 medium-size oranges. A carton of “138s” holds 138 small-size oranges, while a carton of “48s” contains 48 very large oranges.