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Navel Orange
"The seedless sensation of the citrus world"
The Navel orange is a popular variety of orange, known for its seedless, juicy, and sweet characteristics. Its popularity stems from its unique trait of being seedless and having easy-to-peel skin.
Also known as
Navel of Venus, Seedless Orange, Clemenville
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94012
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Large
Origin
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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
Navel oranges are one of the most widely consumed orange varieties in the world, with Spain, California, and Australia being major producers. They are typically in season from November to May.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Navel Orange are as follows. Serving size is approximately 136 grams.
Energy is around 46 kilocalories. Carbohydrates are approximately 11.27 grams, of which sugars are around 8.6 grams.
Fiber is roughly 2.9 grams. Navel Oranges contain minimal amounts of protein at 0.7 grams and nearly no fat at 0.1 grams.
They are also a good source of vitamin C with around 53 milligrams or about 59 percent of the daily value.
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 or perforated bags/boxes to maintain air circulation
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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