Organic
Temple Oranges
"Seamless blend of tangy and sweet"
Temple oranges are a popular variety of citrus fruit known for their seedless and easy-to-peel characteristics, making them a favorite among consumers. They are juicy and sweet with a mild flavor.
Also known as
King tangor, tangor, Temple tangelo
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94387
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Large
Origin
United States, China, Brazil
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 Oranges
Temple oranges are the result of a cross between a mandarin and an orange. They are widely cultivated in the United States, particularly in Florida.
Nutrition Information
Temple oranges are a hybrid of mandarin and orange, low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are the nutrition facts for temple oranges per 100 grams.
Energy 38 kilocalories,
Moisture 87 grams,
Carbohydrates 9 grams,
Fiber 0.2 grams,
Protein 0.7 grams,
Fat 0.1 grams,
Vitamin C 36 milligrams,
Vitamin A 35 micrograms,
Folate 10 micrograms,
Potassium 148 milligrams,
Calcium 18 milligrams,
Phosphorus 12 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
Waxed cartons or fiberboard boxes with adequate ventilation
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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