Description

✅Oranges Specifications – General Overview:

1. Varieties:

   • Navel Orange: Sweet, seedless, with a thick rind; commonly found in the US and Europe.

   • Valencia Orange: Known for its juiciness and used widely for juice production.

   • Blood Orange: Characterized by its deep red flesh and tangy, sweet flavor.

   • Cara Cara Orange: A type of navel orange with pinkish-red flesh and a sweeter taste.

   • Mandarin Orange: Smaller, easy-to-peel, and sweet, commonly known as Clementines or Tangerines.

2. Quality:

   • Grade A: Fresh, firm, with no blemishes, bright color, and a sweet, balanced flavor.

   • Grade B: Minor imperfections, but still good for consumption or juicing.

   • Grade C: Overripe or damaged, typically used for juice or processing.

3. Size:

   • Small: 150g–200g per fruit (typically Mandarins).

   • Medium: 200g–250g per fruit (common for Navel and Valencia).

   • Large: 250g–300g per fruit (can be seen in large varieties like Cara Cara).

4. Color:

   • Ripe Oranges: Bright orange peel with a vibrant hue, depending on the variety.

   • Blood Oranges: Dark red to purple flesh.

   • Mandarins: Typically deep orange with thin, smooth skin.

5. Taste:

   • Sweet and tangy: Oranges are primarily sweet, with some varieties like Blood Oranges having a slightly tart undertone.

   • Juicy: With a refreshing and citrusy flavor profile.

6. Moisture Content: Approx. 85-90%, making them highly juicy and hydrating.

7. Shelf Life:

   • Shelf Life: 2–3 weeks at room temperature, depending on ripeness.

   • Cold Storage: Extends shelf life to 1–2 months when stored at 4°C–7°C.

   • Juice: Fresh orange juice lasts 2–3 days when refrigerated; commercially packaged juice has a longer shelf life.