M4 Orange
"M4 Market Type"
An orange in the M4 market type. Oranges belong to the Citrus genus, a group of trees and shrubs with extensive hybridization.
Also known as
Dulce Navels ™
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
3553
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 M4 Orange
M4 is the listed market-type designation; no specific cultivar pedigree is established.
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
Ventilated crates or boxes, wrapped in PE bags or liners
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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