Organic
Navel Oranges
"Sunshine in winter"
Sweet and juicy Navel Oranges are a popular winter treat, virtually seedless and easy to peel, making them a great choice for snacks, salads, and eating fresh.
Also known as
# or Cara Cara, Washington, navel, mandarin
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94385
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Large
Origin
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; California, 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 Navel Oranges
Navel oranges are identified by the small depression at the top, resembling a navel. Their peel is thick but easy to peel. Known for their sweetness and segmented, seedless flesh. They can also have small defects in peeling and flesh due to cooler weather temperatures.
Nutrition Information
Navel oranges are a nutrient-rich fruit that provides a range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the nutrition facts for navel oranges per 100 grams serving:
Energy 47 kcal
Protein 0.9 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrate 12 grams
Fiber 2.9 grams
Sugar 9.2 grams
Sodium 0.2 milligrams
Potassium 166 milligrams
Calcium 52 milligrams
Magnesium 12 milligrams
Vitamin C 53 milligrams
Folate 16 milligrams
Vitamin A 175 micrograms
Thiamine 0.07 milligrams
Riboflavin 0.03 milligrams
Niacin 0.36 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.05 milligrams
Water content 86.7 grams
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
Vented bags or wax-coated boxes to maintain humidity
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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