Organic
Temple Orange
"Sweet and juicy, easy to peel"
Temple Orange, known for its seedless or low-seeded, easy-to-peel characteristics, and sweet-tart flavor profile
Also known as
Temple, Tangor
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94386
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Small
Origin
USA (Florida)
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 Temple Orange
Primarily grown in Florida, USA. Ideal for eating fresh or juicing.
Nutrition Information
Temple Orange is a hybrid of mandarin and orange, the nutrition facts per 100 grams are approximately
energy 47 kcal, carbohydrates 12 grams, dietary fiber 2 grams, sugars 9 grams, protein 0.7 grams,
fat 0.2 grams, sodium 0 milligrams, potassium 177 milligrams, vitamin A 247 IU, vitamin C 36 milligrams,
calcium 30 milligrams, iron 0.2 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 boxes to maintain air circulation
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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