Maltaise Orange
"A Maltaise Orange"
A Maltaise orange, listed in the oranges category. Its specific cultivar traits and growing location are not established by the available information.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
3370
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Status
Approved
About Maltaise Orange
Citrus is a genus of trees and shrubs with extensive hybridization; that alone does not establish this orange’s specific hybrid pedigree.
Nutrition Information
Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169097, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 47 kcal; Protein: 0.94 g; Fat: 0.12 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 11.75 g; Dietary fiber: 2.4 g; Vitamin C: 53.2 mg; Folate: 30 µg; Total sugars: 9.35 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Humidity
85-90% (Florida/Texas); 90-95% (California/Arizona)
Packaging
Breathable bags or boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Storage Notes: Postharvest decay is the main factor limiting orange shelf-life, so prompt cooling, gentle handling, sanitation and approved fungicides matter most. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016). Growing region must be established before choosing between the listed temperature and humidity ranges.
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 441-446.
Applies to: sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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