Valencia Oranges
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Description/Taste
Valencia oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to oval in shape. The thin rind is golden orange with a rough, leathery texture due to many prominent oil glands that contain fragrant essential oils. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white, spongy pith clings tightly to the flesh making the fruit somewhat difficult to peel. The yellow-orange flesh is tender, extremely juicy, contains 1-6 cream-colored seeds, and is divided into 10-12 segments by thin membranes. It is important to note that sometimes a Valencia orange may go through a regreening process, which is when the fruit reabsorbs chlorophyll giving it hues of green even though the fruit is fully ripe. Regreening does not affect the flavor of the orange, and when ripe, Valencia oranges have a balanced, sweet-tart flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Valencia oranges are available in the spring through summer.
Current Facts
Valencia oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a sweet orange variety that grows on evergreen trees and is a member of the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Summer orange, there are at least fifty different known sub-varieties and hybrids of the original Valencia orange in existence, and this orange is often regarded as one of the most popular varieties in the world. Valencia oranges are a late-season variety that are the only oranges to ripen in the summer. They are favored by chefs and home cooks for their sweet-tart flavor and juice. The juice is so popular that Valencia oranges account for over half of Florida’s citrus cultivation in the United States and the majority of the Valencia oranges grown are used for juice production.
Nutritional Value
Valencia oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and folate. They also contain antioxidants that help boost immunity.
Applications
Valencia oranges are most commonly utilized for their juice but may also be used in raw or cooked applications. The juice can be used for marinades, syrups, vinaigrettes, cocktails, custards, or to flavor sauces for cooked meat dishes. The juice and zest can also be used for baking to flavor cakes, cupcakes, bread, crème Brulee, tarts, and pancakes. When used raw, the flesh can be segmented and served drizzled in honey and bee pollen tossed into green salads, grain bowls, fruit bowls, or garnished over fish. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate, or the rind can be candied and served as a sweet, tangy treat. Valencia oranges pair well with asparagus, snap peas, brussels sprouts, broccoli, fennel, feta cheese, gorgonzola cheese, black tea, ginger, cardamom, thyme, cranberries, apples, roasted beets, olives, pistachios, and pecans. The fruit will keep 2-3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Valencia oranges were named after the city of Valencia in Spain. Also known as “The Orchard of Spain,” Valencia’s coastline is covered in orange trees, and the orange is regarded as a symbol of the city. Valencia oranges are commonly juiced and served during breakfast. The juice is also used in the local cocktail Agua de Valencia, which is a mixture of orange juice, spirits, sugar, and cava, and is traditionally served in liter containers, poured into champagne glasses. When served fresh, the oranges are sliced and served as a dessert with a sprinkle of cinnamon. In addition to culinary uses, the blossoms of Valencia orange trees are often used in bridal bouquets as a symbol of love, and the branches are burned to flavor paella. Valencia oranges also played a significant role in Southern California as they were the variety that initially jumpstarted the citrus industry and by 1915, there were over 20,000 acres of orange groves planted across Southern California. This area today has now been largely developed into urban communities, but to commemorate the success of citrus, the region was named Orange County.
Geography/History
The origins of the Valencia orange are somewhat disputed with some experts believing the orange came from China and was popularized in Valencia, Spain, while other experts believe it was popularized in California in the 19th century. Despite the disputed origins, Valencia oranges are a widely cultivated variety and can be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, and Florida, Texas, and California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hilton Mission Valley (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Communion (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Wilmas Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Rosie O Gradys | San Diego CA | 619-284-7666 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Fairfield Inn and Suites | San Diego CA | 619-297-2400 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| USS Midway Museum | San Diego CA | 619-544-9600 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Sbicca Del Mar (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Tribute Pizza (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Pool (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Sip-N-Sea Cafe | Encinitas CA | 619-415-3141 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Coffee) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Haru Holdings (Bun Section) | Carlsbad CA | 619-613-7909 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Barra Oliba | San Diego CA | 610-310-5110 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Sidecar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5715 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Therapie | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Gelato 101 (Solana) | Solana Beach CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Hoover High School -Alkire | San Diego CA | 619-344-4500 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar) | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Barrel & Board - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Valentina | Encinitas CA | 207-522-1937 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-232-1234 |
| College Cuisine - ZBT | San Diego CA | |
| Urban Corps Charter School | San Diego CA | 619-235-6884 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Smokin J's BBQ | San Diego CA | 703-314-1486 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Duke's La Jolla Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5888 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Brunch) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
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