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Midknight Citrus
"Seedless juicing citrus variety"
Midknight citrus is a popular variety of citrus fruit known for its excellent flavor and juice quality
Also known as
Midknight Valência, Citrus midknight
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93036
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Small
Origin
Brazil, Florida, Southern California, Texas, Mexico, South Africa, Australia
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 Midknight Citrus
Midknight citrus fruits are characterised by their bright orange colour and seedless or nearly seedless properties. They are widely cultivated and consumed globally, mainly used for juicing. Midknight citrus requires optimal cold-chain storage to maintain quality during transportation and storage
Nutrition Information
Midknight citrus is a type of mandarin or possibly a hybrid of citrus fruits, the exact nutrition facts may vary slightly depending on the ripeness, growing conditions, and variety, but based on general values of citrus fruits, here are approximate values for Midknight citrus per 100 grams serving
Energy 40 kcal
Carbohydrates 9.35 g
Fiber 2.9 g
Sugars 7.1 g
Protein 0.8 g
Fat 0.2 g
Water content 87.2 g
Sodium 1 mg
Potassium 136 mg
Vitamin C 53 mg
Calcium 5 mg
Iron 0.1 mg
Vitamin A 14 mcg
Folate 10 mcg
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 cartons, wax coating recommended
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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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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