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Navel Oranges
Inventory, 56 ct : 13.63
This item was last sold on : 02/06/23
Description/Taste
Navel oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 6-10 centimeters in diameter, and are globular to slightly oval in shape with the trademark “navel” or circular hole on the blossom stem end. The medium-thick rind matures from green to bright orange and is smooth with a pebbled texture due to many oil glands found across the surface. Underneath the outer layer of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh, but is easily peeled and has a spongy texture. The pale yellow-orange flesh is juicy, tender, seedless, and divided into 10-12 segments by thin membranes. Navel oranges are aromatic, sweet, and contain a low-acidity which produces a balanced level of sweet, tangy, and tart flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Navel oranges are available in the winter through spring.
Current Facts
Navel oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a winter variety that grows on evergreen trees reaching over six meters in height and belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Washington Navel, Riverside Navel, and Bahia Navel, there are over fifty different varieties of Navel oranges, and these oranges are considered to be some of the most popular citrus fruits in the world. Navel oranges are grown by grafting due to their seedless nature, and because of this, the trees are all genetically identical clones of the original tree discovered in Brazil in 1820. What makes Navel oranges unique are their small holes or “navels” resembling belly-buttons at the blossom stem end. These small holes are created by a genetic mutation where a secondary orange grows within the larger fruit. Navel oranges are predominately favored for fresh eating and are also used by chefs and home cooks for zesting, flavoring sauces, and as a garnish.
Nutritional Value
Navel oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and thiamin and also contain potassium, vitamin A, beta-carotene, and calcium.
Applications
Navel oranges are best suited for both raw and cooked applications, but their balanced flavor is showcased when used fresh, out-of-hand. Sweet and easy-to-peel, Navel oranges can be segmented and tossed into green salads, blended into smoothies, garnished over cooked meats, or served over grain bowls and yogurt. The fruit can also be served over toast with melted brie, chopped into salsa, or topped over vanilla ice cream. The rind can be used to flavor baked goods such as cakes, zested to create flavored salts and sugars, or used as a flavoring for syrups, curds, and doughs. In addition to fresh applications, Navel oranges can be roasted to create a sweet layer of caramelization and are served with cinnamon as a dessert. While the fruit does contain a substantial amount of juice, Navel orange juice is recommended for immediate consumption. The juice contains an antioxidant known as limonin which causes the juice to turn bitter or sour after about thirty minutes of exposure to air. Navel oranges pair well with strawberries, bananas, coconut, pomegranate seeds, dried fruit, cucumber, snap peas, cabbage, cilantro, red bell pepper, quinoa, honey, Greek yogurt, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, meat such as poultry, pork, steak, and salmon, shrimp, and scallops. The fruit will keep up to a week at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
When Navel oranges were introduced to California in the early 1870s, they provided a seedless, sweet, and easy to consume variety that grew well in the warm day and cool nighttime temperatures. In 1878, the Navel orange won first prize at the Southern California Horticultural Fair, and by 1882, California was home to over 500,000 citrus trees with Navel oranges being one of the most cultivated varieties. Navel oranges still account for a large portion of the state's citrus business today and are used for more than just fresh eating. In California, Navel orange peels are used to help whiten teeth, eliminate odors, and reduce bad breath. The flesh is also believed to help reduce muscle soreness and is commonly consumed by athletes for its high vitamin C content.
Geography/History
Navel oranges are native to Brazil where a single orange was discovered growing as a mutation or bud-sport on a laranja selecta tree in 1820. Seedlings were then brought to Florida in the 1830s and California in the early 1870s, and in 1875 the orange tree began producing its first fruit in the United States. Today Navel oranges are widely found through local markets, specialty grocers, and supermarkets, and are cultivated in Brazil, the United States, Paraguay, South Africa, Australia, Japan, and Spain.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Chefs SD | San Diego CA | 619-800-3860 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Paradise Point Resort Island Market | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Catering) | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| El Dorado Lounge | San Diego CA | 858-531-5062 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Trust Restaurant (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Uncle Italian | San Diego CA | 619-629-0676 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
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Leucadia Farmers Market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 9 days ago, 1/29/23 Sharer's comments : at Farmer Steve 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 23 days ago, 1/15/23 Sharer's comments : At Smit Farms 
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Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 48 days ago, 12/20/22 Sharer's comments : jeruk navel 
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Country Rhodes Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 59 days ago, 12/10/22 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Country Rhodes Farms 
Carulla
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 153 days ago, 9/07/22 Sharer's comments : Naranjas importadas 
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Near Poway, California, United StatesSan Diego County, CA About 227 days ago, 6/25/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 289 days ago, 4/24/22 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 387 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesSan Diego County, CA About 394 days ago, 1/09/22 
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Tocumen Produce California Citrus
Near Miami, Florida, United States2051 NE 15th Ave Unit #4 miami fl 33142 786-488-9022 https://www.tocumenproduceusa.com About 444 days ago, 11/20/21 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges, CA grown 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 617 days ago, 5/31/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 690 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Navel Orange's from 3 nut farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 697 days ago, 3/12/21 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Bernard Farms! |
