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Maltaise
"Small, sweet, and bursting with citrus flavor"
The Maltese orange is a small, seedless variety of citrus fruit with a rich, vibrant color and a juicy pulp.
Also known as
Maltaise orange, Maltese blood orange
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93370
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
Malta and Mediterranean countries
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
Maltese oranges are usually eaten fresh and are a good source of Vitamin C and flavonoids.
Nutrition Information
Maltaise, a type of citrus fruit, has the following nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, and has a high water content.
Energy 36 kilocalories,
protein 0.7 grams,
fat 0.2 grams,
carbohydrates 9.2 grams,
fibre 2.9 grams,
sugar 2.3 grams,
sodium 0 milligrams,
potassium 152 milligrams,
vitamin A 20 micrograms,
vitamin B1 0.04 milligrams,
vitamin B2 0.03 milligrams,
vitamin B6 0.01 milligrams,
folate 10 micrograms,
vitamin C 53 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 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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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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