Organic
Lange Rosy Red Valencia Orange
"Vibrant pink flesh and summer sweetness"
A unique, late-season pigmented orange variety discovered in California as a natural mutation of the Olinda Valencia. It features a distinctive coral-pink internal flesh and a rind that develops a rosy blush as the fruit matures.
Also known as
Rosy Red, Lange Rosy Red
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93566
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
San Joaquin Valley, California
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 Lange Rosy Red Valencia Orange
This variety is prized as a summer orange, typically harvested from May through August. Its red pigmentation is derived from lycopene, the same antioxidant found in Cara Cara navels and tomatoes, rather than anthocyanins.
Nutrition Information
Per 100g: 47 calories, 11.8g carbohydrates, 2.4g fiber, and 0.9g protein. Excellent source of Vitamin C (53mg) and lycopene. Contains Vitamin A as beta-carotene, potassium, and folate to support heart and immune health.
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 cartons or mesh bags
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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