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Cara Cara Oranges
Inventory, 40 lbs : 7.28
This item was last sold on : 08/09/22
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Cara Cara oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oblong in shape. The bright orange rind is medium-thick, glossy, and covered in prominent oil glands creating a pebbled texture. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh and has a light, spongy texture. The flesh is soft, seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes, and has a unique blend of orange, pink, and red hues. Cara Cara oranges are aromatic, juicy, and have a complex, sweet-tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, rose, and raspberry.
Cara Cara oranges are available in the late summer, fall and winter through early spring.
Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Pink navel and Red navel, Cara Cara oranges are believed to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange and were discovered as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree in Venezuela. Favored for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, Cara Cara oranges have recently increased in popularity as specialty fruits are being highlighted on social media, bringing awareness to the unusual varieties.
Cara Cara oranges are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, and the carotenoid lycopene, which is an antioxidant that gives the fruit its pink flesh.
Cara Cara oranges are best suited for raw applications as their sweet-tart flavor is showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand or juiced. The flesh can be segmented and tossed into grain bowls, green salads, and fruit bowls, blended into smoothies or shakes, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate and served as a sweet dessert. In addition to the flesh, Cara Cara oranges can be juiced and made into jam, vinaigrettes, sauces, and used to flavor baked goods such as cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins. The juice and zest are also commonly mixed into cocktails. Cara Cara oranges pair well with meats such as poultry, roast beef, and fish, seafood, arugula, parsley, mint, lavender, red onion, shallot, garlic, radish, jicama, cranberry, pear, avocado, pomegranate, walnut, and quinoa. The fruit will keep 3-4 days when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The juice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Cara Cara oranges have been available in the United States for many years, but they have only recently become popular due to exposure via social media platforms such as Instagram. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange closely resembles other oranges and are unable to be distinguished by appearance alone in the market. On Instagram, the fruit is most popularly photographed sliced in half to showcase its unusual flesh tones, and this publicity has allowed the demand for the orange to increase. With the farto-table movement, the United States’ consumers are focusing on the quality of the food and are looking to bloggers, chefs, and health professionals to highlight unusual fruits with unique flavors. By showcasing the fruit in stunning visual images on social media, Cara Cara oranges are becoming a highly desired citrus for their pink-red coloring and high nutritional properties.
The first Cara Cara orange was found naturally growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela. The fruit was then introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida, and Texas. Today Cara Cara oranges can be found at farmers markets, specialty grocers, and select supermarkets in the United States, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipes that include Cara Cara Oranges. One
is easiest, three is harder.
People have shared Cara Cara Oranges using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
| Food Talk: California Citrus |
Description/Taste
Cara Cara oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oblong in shape. The bright orange rind is medium-thick, glossy, and covered in prominent oil glands creating a pebbled texture. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh and has a light, spongy texture. The flesh is soft, seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes, and has a unique blend of orange, pink, and red hues. Cara Cara oranges are aromatic, juicy, and have a complex, sweet-tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, rose, and raspberry.
Seasons/Availability
Cara Cara oranges are available in the late summer, fall and winter through early spring.
Current Facts
Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Pink navel and Red navel, Cara Cara oranges are believed to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange and were discovered as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree in Venezuela. Favored for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, Cara Cara oranges have recently increased in popularity as specialty fruits are being highlighted on social media, bringing awareness to the unusual varieties.
Nutritional Value
Cara Cara oranges are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, and the carotenoid lycopene, which is an antioxidant that gives the fruit its pink flesh.
Applications
Cara Cara oranges are best suited for raw applications as their sweet-tart flavor is showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand or juiced. The flesh can be segmented and tossed into grain bowls, green salads, and fruit bowls, blended into smoothies or shakes, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate and served as a sweet dessert. In addition to the flesh, Cara Cara oranges can be juiced and made into jam, vinaigrettes, sauces, and used to flavor baked goods such as cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins. The juice and zest are also commonly mixed into cocktails. Cara Cara oranges pair well with meats such as poultry, roast beef, and fish, seafood, arugula, parsley, mint, lavender, red onion, shallot, garlic, radish, jicama, cranberry, pear, avocado, pomegranate, walnut, and quinoa. The fruit will keep 3-4 days when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The juice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cara Cara oranges have been available in the United States for many years, but they have only recently become popular due to exposure via social media platforms such as Instagram. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange closely resembles other oranges and are unable to be distinguished by appearance alone in the market. On Instagram, the fruit is most popularly photographed sliced in half to showcase its unusual flesh tones, and this publicity has allowed the demand for the orange to increase. With the farto-table movement, the United States’ consumers are focusing on the quality of the food and are looking to bloggers, chefs, and health professionals to highlight unusual fruits with unique flavors. By showcasing the fruit in stunning visual images on social media, Cara Cara oranges are becoming a highly desired citrus for their pink-red coloring and high nutritional properties.
Geography/History
The first Cara Cara orange was found naturally growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela. The fruit was then introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida, and Texas. Today Cara Cara oranges can be found at farmers markets, specialty grocers, and select supermarkets in the United States, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cara Cara Oranges. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
People have shared Cara Cara Oranges using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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hari hari itc fatmawati jakarta selatan
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 47 days ago, 6/25/22 Sharer's comments : sunkist orange cara cara 
Cold Storage
CS Fresh @ UE Square
Near Singapore, Singapore81 Clemenceau Ave, #02-18 UE Square, Singapore 239917 https://coldstorage.com.sg About 48 days ago, 6/23/22 
MERCATO PAVILLION
Mercato Pavillion
Near Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia168 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur KL 6-032-143-0066 About 50 days ago, 6/22/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 87 days ago, 5/15/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Rancho Del Sol Organics 
Central Market
Central Market Gourmet Market Located Westgate Shopping Centet
Near Austin, Texas, United States4477 S Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78745 512-899-4300 https://centralmarket.com About 112 days ago, 4/20/22 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Smit Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 116 days ago, 4/16/22 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Lee Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 130 days ago, 4/02/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges From Lee Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA 1-760-908-6251 About 133 days ago, 3/30/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 136 days ago, 3/27/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Rancho Del Sol 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Valley Center Growers Inc.
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 136 days ago, 3/27/22 Sharer's comments : Also known as pink navel oranges 🍊 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA 1-760-908-6251 About 140 days ago, 3/23/22 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Rancho México Lindo
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesValley Center, CA About 151 days ago, 3/12/22 
Poway Farmers Market
Smit Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 151 days ago, 3/12/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA 1-760-908-6251 About 154 days ago, 3/09/22 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Lee Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 158 days ago, 3/05/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Lee Farms 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 165 days ago, 2/26/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Orgamic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA 1-760-908-6251 About 168 days ago, 2/23/22 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
R&L Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 178 days ago, 2/13/22 
Pico Market
Lee Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 186 days ago, 2/05/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara from Ken Lee Farms 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 193 days ago, 1/29/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Kens Top Notch 
Publix
Near Miami, Florida, United StatesAbout 196 days ago, 1/26/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 206 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Rancho Del Sol 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center,CA 1-760-802-2175 About 210 days ago, 1/12/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 210 days ago, 1/12/22 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Valley Center Growers Inc.
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 213 days ago, 1/09/22 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 214 days ago, 1/08/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 217 days ago, 1/05/22 
Solana Beach Farmer's Market
Smit Farms
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 234 days ago, 12/19/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 238 days ago, 12/15/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 241 days ago, 12/12/21 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Murray Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 245 days ago, 12/08/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 247 days ago, 12/06/21 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Murray Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Murray Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 252 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Murray Family Farms 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 487 days ago, 4/10/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 509 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges from Rancho Del Sol 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 521 days ago, 3/07/21 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 533 days ago, 2/23/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 539 days ago, 2/17/21 
Chequamegon Food Co-Op
Chequamegon Food Co-op
Wisconsin, United States700 Main Street West Ashland WI 54806 715-682-8251 http://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/ About 548 days ago, 2/08/21 Sharer's comments : $2 per pound. 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 551 days ago, 2/05/21 Sharer's comments : Cara cara Orange 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 557 days ago, 1/30/21 Sharer's comments : Cara cara oranges. Sweet and juicy cara cara oranges from local farmers 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 560 days ago, 1/27/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 571 days ago, 1/16/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 576 days ago, 1/11/21 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges are tasting amazing! 🍊 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 580 days ago, 1/07/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious cara cara oranges 
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 584 days ago, 1/03/21 Sharer's comments : Cara cara from Rancho De Sol 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Lee farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 585 days ago, 1/02/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 587 days ago, 12/31/20 Sharer's comments : Cara cara from Rancho Del Sol 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Murray Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 588 days ago, 12/30/20 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 600 days ago, 12/18/20 Sharer's comments : It's time for some Cara Cara Oranges in Season Now. From Rancho Del Sol Organics 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Murray Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 602 days ago, 12/16/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 709 days ago, 8/31/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
J.J. Lones Daughter Ranch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 714 days ago, 8/26/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 716 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara oranges are in 🍊 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 725 days ago, 8/15/20 Sharer's comments : New California crop of Cara Cara oranges are now available ! |
