Organic
M4 Orange
"Seedless, juicy, and bursting with flavor."
A premium variety of orange widely cultivated in South Africa, M4 Oranges are known for their juicy pulp, seedless properties, and large fruit size.
Also known as
Dulce Navels ™, M4 Navels
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93553
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All sizes
Origin
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 M4 Orange
The M4 Orange tree is relatively low maintenance and more resistant to diseases than other orange varieties. These oranges have thick, easy-to-peel skin and are in season from May to October.
Nutrition Information
The M4 orange is a popular variety of sweet orange, rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion:
Energy 47 kilocalories
Protein 0.7 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 11.8 grams
Fiber 2.4 grams
Sugar 9.35 grams
Sodium 0 milligrams
Potassium 177 milligrams
Vitamin A 21 micrograms
Vitamin C 53.2 milligrams
Folate 10 micrograms
Thiamin 0.036 milligrams
Niacin 0.281 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.041 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
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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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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