Organic
Orange
"Squeeze the sunshine into your life"
A juicy and sweet citrus fruit, rich in vitamin C and essential nutrients, perfect for fresh consumption and juice extraction.
Also known as
Juice orange, Valencia late, Navels
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94382
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Southeast Asia, now grown in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including the United States, Brazil and Mediterranean countries.
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 Orange
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized orange typically weighs around 136 grams. The nutrition facts per 100 grams of orange are as follows
energy 47 kcal
carbohydrates 12 grams
fiber 2 grams
sugars 9 grams
protein 0.9 grams
fat 0.1 grams
vitamin A 170 micrograms
vitamin C 53 milligrams
calcium 52 milligrams
iron 0.1 milligrams
potassium 181 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 containers or bags, possibly with ethylene absorbing materials
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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PLU Reference
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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