Organic
Navel Orange
"Sweet and seedless, the Navel Orange is a citrus lover's delight."
Navel oranges are sweet, juicy, and seedless. This popular variety of citrus fruit is widely cultivated and prized for its succulent segments, easy-to-peel skin, and winter availability.
Also known as
Washington Navel, Navelina
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93107
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Medium
Origin
Originally from Brazil, Navel oranges are now grown in many parts of the world, including the United States, Australia, and South Africa.
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 Navel Orange
They have a characteristic 'navel-like' formation at the apex, protruding from the fruit like a belly button, hence the name.
Nutrition Information
Per 100 grams of Navel Orange the nutrition facts are as follows, Water content is 87 grams, Energy is 47 kilocalories, Carbohydrates 12 grams, Fiber 2.9 grams, Sugars 9.2 grams, Protein 0.7 grams, Fat 0.12 grams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Potassium 181 milligrams, Vitamin A 5 micrograms, Vitamin C 53 milligrams, Calcium 52 milligrams, Iron 0.7 milligrams.
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 containers, vented boxes
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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