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Valencia Oranges
"The world's popular juice oranges"
Valencia Oranges are a type of citrus fruit widely cultivated for juice production due to its high juice content, small seeds, and ease of extraction.
Also known as
Juice Oranges, Valencia Late
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94388
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › Large
Origin
Originally from Spain, now widely cultivated in the US, Brazil, and other major citrus-producing 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 Valencia Oranges
Valencia Oranges are not typically consumed fresh, but their juice is popular for its rich flavor. They are usually harvested between March and July.
Nutrition Information
Valencia oranges are an excellent source of essential nutrients. One medium-sized Valencia orange, approximately 136 grams, contains the following nutrition facts:
Energy 47 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 11.7 grams
Fiber 2.9 grams
Protein 0.9 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Sodium 0 milligrams
Total sugars 9.2 grams
Valencia oranges are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals including
Vitamin C 37 milligrams
Folate 39 milligrams
Potassium 236 milligrams
Thiamin 0.087 milligrams
Copper 0.048 milligrams
Vitamin A 10 micrograms
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 bags or containers, breathable film wraps or modified atmosphere packaging
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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