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Description/Taste
Moro blood oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter, and are obovoid to globular in shape. The rind is orange, kissed with red blush, and has a leathery texture, pebbled with prominent oil glands. Underneath the surface of the rind, there is a medium-thick pith that is white, spongy, and tightly adhered to the flesh. The flesh ranges in color from orange with red blush, to maroon, crimson, to a saturated, almost black hue, depending on the climate that it is grown in. The flesh is also soft, juicy, and nearly seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes. Moro blood oranges have a slightly sweet, floral fragrance and a sweet-tart taste with notes of cherries and raspberries. The oranges with the deepest pigmentation will exhibit more intense sweet berry notes characteristic to blood oranges.
Seasons/Availability
Moro blood oranges are available in the winter through late spring.
Current Facts
Moro blood oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are an early season Italian variety that grows on a highly ornamental, evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Their color is due to a pigment called anthocyanin, not usually present in citrus but common in other red fruits and flowers. Fluctuations in temperature greatly affect the degree to which blood oranges develop their characteristic blush. Though the Moro can vary greatly in this respect, no other blood orange variety is known to exhibit such deeply red colored fruits. Moro blood oranges are the most common variety in the United States and are favored by chefs for their dark hues and sweet-tart flavor, used to accent savory dishes, cooked into marmalades, and blended into salad dressings.
Nutritional Value
Moro blood oranges are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, thiamine, dietary fiber and most notably antioxidants supplied by its anthocyanin content.
Applications
Moro blood oranges are both intensely flavored and colored, adding a unique citrus flavor as well as visual appeal to a dish. They are often used raw and can be sliced and mixed into parfaits, desserts, salads, salsa, and garnished over seafood and poultry. Moro blood oranges also stand up well in cooked applications and may be paired with sweet or savory flavors. The classic Maltaise sauce, a traditional hollandaise spiked with the zest and juice of blood orange, pairs well with seafood and vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli. Moro blood orange juice can also be served as a stand-alone juice, used in cocktails with prosecco, cooked into syrups, sorbets, marmalades, compotes, sauces, and vinaigrettes, or used to flavor cheesecake, pound cake, or muffins. Moro blood oranges pair well with meats such as duck, poultry, pork, and seafood such as Mahi Mahi, other citrus, mint, tarragon, soft cheeses, shallots, arugula, roasted beets, fennel, shallot, Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, honey, rolled oats, pistachios, sweetened coconut, mango, cinnamon, avocado, ginger, lime, mint, and cilantro. They will keep up to one week when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The word Moro may be traced to the Moorish influence in the Mediterranean region during the 8th century. Originally a term used to describe the indigenous people of Africa, Moro became a common word used to describe something with dark pigmentation. The red-tinged citrus quickly adopted this same nomenclature.
Geography/History
It is believed the first natural mutation of the Moro blood orange occurred from a sanguinello moscato variety in the mid 20th century in Sicily. In its native Mediterranean growing region, the Moro makes up one-third of the local citrus market. Outside of Italy, California is a large producer of the variety along with Texas, Florida, and Arizona, and the variety was first introduced to the United States in 1908 by Frank Meyer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Rust General Store | San Diego CA | 619-295-7878 |
You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Cafe Madeline | San Diego CA | 619-723-5845 |
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | |
Catamaran Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | |
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Tender Greens-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 310-954-1415 |
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-414-8495 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
Jeff Grad | La Jolla CA | 858-248-0984 |
Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-831-5170 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 2 days ago, 2/23/21 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 5 days ago, 2/19/21 Sharer's comments : Moro blood orange ![]() ![]()
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 8 days ago, 2/17/21 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 20 days ago, 2/05/21 Sharer's comments : Moro blood orange ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 30 days ago, 1/26/21 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 32 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Moro Blood oranges from Polito Farms! ![]() ![]() About 35 days ago, 1/21/21 Sharer's comments : Blood Oranges are in!! 𩸠š ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 35 days ago, 1/21/21 Sharer's comments : The oh so popular Moro blood orange from Polito Farms ![]() ![]()
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 43 days ago, 1/13/21 ![]() ![]()
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 50 days ago, 1/06/21 ![]() ![]() About 196 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Local Blood Oranges from Valley Center are in! ![]() ![]() About 210 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Blood Oranges still happening from Polito family Farms! ![]() About 235 days ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : Blood 𩸠orange š ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 322 days ago, 4/09/20 Sharer's comments : Oranges š ![]() ![]()
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 351 days ago, 3/11/20 Sharer's comments : Blood Oranges still going strong at the market ![]() ![]()
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center,CA 1-760-802-2175 About 358 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : Blood Oranges are Fantastic from Polito Family Farms ![]() ![]()
Barn Fresh Produce
Near Moss Landing, California, United States8850 Cabrillo Highway Moss Landing CA 95039 408-605-5032 About 364 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : On point. ![]() ![]()
Lucky California - Reservation Road
Near Marina, California, United States270 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-384-1442 http://www.luckycalifornia.com About 364 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : In season. ![]() ![]()
Andronico's Community Market - Lighthouse Ave
Near Pacific Grove, California, United States900 Lighthouse Ave Monterey CA 93940 831-718-2405 https://www.andronicos.com About 365 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : In season. ![]() ![]()
Draeger's Market - 1st Street
Near Los Altos, California, United States342 1st Street Los Altos CA 94022 650-948-4425 https://www.draegers.com About 367 days ago, 2/24/20 ![]() ![]() About 368 days ago, 2/23/20 ![]() ![]() About 368 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Nice, in season. ![]() ![]() About 369 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Look at the flesh. Amazing color. ![]() ![]()
Mollie Stone's - Bayhill Center
Near San Bruno, California, United States22 Bayhill Shopping Center San Bruno CA 94066 650-873-8075 https://www.molliestones.com About 369 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful color. ![]() ![]()
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 379 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : The Blood Oranges in the Market ![]() ![]()
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 388 days ago, 2/03/20 ![]() ![]()
Irvine Ranch Market
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4404 About 388 days ago, 2/03/20 ![]() ![]()
Super King Markets - San Fernando Road
Near Burbank, California, United States6501 San Fernando Road Glendale CA 91201 747-272-0077 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 389 days ago, 2/01/20 ![]() ![]()
Super King Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Altadena, California, United States2260 Lincoln Ave Altadena CA 91001 626-296-9311 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 389 days ago, 2/01/20 ![]() ![]()
Whole Foods Market - E Foothill Blvd
Near Arcadia, California, United States3751 E Foothill Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 626-351-5994 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 390 days ago, 2/01/20 ![]() ![]()
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
Near South Pasadena, California, United States606 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena CA 91030 626-441-5450 https://www.bristolfarms.com About 390 days ago, 2/01/20 ![]() ![]() About 390 days ago, 1/31/20 ![]() ![]() About 391 days ago, 1/31/20 ![]() ![]()
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 323-928-2829 https://www.sasounproduce.com About 391 days ago, 1/31/20 ![]() ![]()
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 393 days ago, 1/29/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet Blood Oranges from Polito Family Farms in Season Now ![]() ![]() About 396 days ago, 1/26/20 ![]() ![]()
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 http://www.wholesumchoice.com About 397 days ago, 1/24/20 ![]() ![]()
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Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 398 days ago, 1/24/20 ![]() ![]() About 401 days ago, 1/21/20 ![]() ![]()
Aj's Fine Foods - Ray Road
Near Chandler, Arizona, United States7131 W Ray Road Chandler AZ 85226 480-705-0011 https://www.ajsfinefoods.com About 402 days ago, 1/20/20 ![]() ![]()
Power Road Farmers Market
Near Granite Reef Vista, Arizona, United States4011 S Power Road Mesa AZ 85212 480-497-0706 https://www.powerrdfarmersmarket.com About 402 days ago, 1/19/20 ![]() ![]() About 403 days ago, 1/19/20 ![]() ![]()
Bashas' Grocery Store - Meeker Road
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United States13940 W Meeker Road Sun City West AZ 85375 623-975-6220 https://www.bashas.com About 404 days ago, 1/18/20 ![]() ![]() About 404 days ago, 1/18/20 ![]() ![]() About 416 days ago, 1/06/20 ![]() ![]()
Fairway market
Near West New York, New Jersey, United StatesAbout 418 days ago, 1/03/20 Sharer's comments : First of the season! ![]() ![]()
Growers Direct
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States3779, 101 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-7880 About 612 days ago, 6/23/19 ![]() ![]()
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Costa Mesa
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States665 Paularino Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-557-6699 About 615 days ago, 6/21/19 ![]() ![]()
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-760-802-2175 About 673 days ago, 4/24/19 Sharer's comments : Polito Family Farms ![]() ![]()
Ben's - Subtropicals Poirier
Near Vista, California, United States760-822-9951 About 684 days ago, 4/13/19 ![]() About 688 days ago, 4/08/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! ![]() About 695 days ago, 4/02/19 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-749-1636 About 705 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato. ![]() ![]() About 716 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Stehly Farms Market. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 724 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |