Organic
Navel orange
"Taste the sunshine in every bite"
Vibrant and juicy, navel oranges are one of the most popular varieties of citrus fruits, renowned for their easy-to-peel skin and sweet, seedless segments.
Also known as
Washington, Dream Navel, Late Navel
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94384
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Small
Origin
Originally from Brazil, but widely cultivated in the United States, China, and South Africa
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 seedless or nearly seedless, with an easily removable rind that makes them a favorite snack for both children and adults.
Nutrition Information
Navel oranges are a nutrient-rich fruit, providing a range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the key nutrition facts for Navel oranges:
Energy: 47 kcal per 100 grams
Carbohydrates: 11.7 grams per 100 grams (primarily sugars)
Fiber: 2.9 grams per 100 grams
Protein: 0.7 grams per 100 grams
Fat: 0.1 grams per 100 grams
Vitamins:
Vitamin C: 53.2 milligrams per 100 grams (about 100% of the daily recommended intake)
Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 0.1 milligrams per 100 grams
Folate: 16.4 micrograms per 100 grams
Vitamin A: 0.2 micrograms per 100 grams
Minerals:
Potassium: 180 milligrams per 100 grams
Calcium: 52 milligrams per 100 grams
Magnesium: 12 milligrams per 100 grams
Phosphorus: 17 milligrams per 100 grams
Navel oranges are also rich in various phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and limonoids, which provide antioxidant properties.
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
Bags, cartons or crates, lined with moisture-retentive 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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