Organic
Valencia Orange
"The King of Juice Oranges"
Valencia orange is a popular variety of orange, highly prized for its juicy pulp and sweet-tart flavor, making it a favorite among consumers and juice manufacturers alike.
Also known as
Valencia Late, Valencia Reinkes
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94014
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Small
Origin
Spain
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 Valencia Orange
Valencia oranges are seedless or nearly seedless, with a thin, easy-to-peel skin and a flavor that is both sweet and tart. They are widely cultivated in the United States, Brazil, and Spain, with the majority being used for juice production.
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized Valencia orange approximately 136 grams contains 87 calories, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, and nearly no fat, it is a good source of fiber, potassium, folate and vitamin C with about 100 milligrams of calcium, 10 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.7 milligrams of iron, 0.1 milligrams of thiamine, 0.04 milligrams of riboflavin, 0.3 milligrams of niacin and 53 milligrams of vitamin C, other essential nutrients include about 0.7 grams of alpha-linolenic acid, 0.1 grams of palm oil and also has negligible amounts of water soluble vitamins like pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K and Biotin in each medium orange.
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 loss
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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