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Navel Orange
"Seedless, juicy, and sweet citrus delight."
Navel Oranges are a popular variety of mandarin oranges, known for their seedless, juicy, and sweet nature. They have a characteristic 'navel-like' formation at the apex of the fruit, and are typically divided into segments or 'suprèmes', making them easy to peel and segment.
Also known as
Washington Navel, Navelina, Cara Cara, Mandarin Navel
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94013
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Small
Origin
United States
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 typically marketed from November to May, with the peak season being from December to April. They are primarily grown in the United States, Brazil, China, and Spain. Navel Oranges are a popular choice for fresh consumption, as well as being used in various culinary applications.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Navel Orange are as follows, one medium-sized navel orange approximately 136 grams.
Per serving it contains water 87 grams, energy 50 kilocalories, carbohydrates 12.2 grams, fiber 2.7 grams, sugar 9.2 grams, and protein 0.7 grams.
It is also a good source of essential vitamins like vitamin C 53.2 milligrams 71 percent of daily value and a smaller amount of vitamin A, potassium, and calcium as well as minerals. It contains practically no fat.
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 boxes or bags to prevent moisture accumulation
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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