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Navel Oranges
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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 treee 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.
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Fairfield Inn and Suites | San Diego CA | 619-297-2400 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| The Hideout Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 408-564-6955 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Trust Restaurant (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| USS Midway Museum | San Diego CA | 619-544-9600 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Fernside (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-857-9409 |
| SB Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3735 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Islander (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
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Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 21 days ago, 9/07/22 Sharer's comments : Naranjas importadas 
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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 157 days ago, 4/24/22 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 255 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Polito Family Farms 
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Near Miami, Florida, United States2051 NE 15th Ave Unit #4 miami fl 33142 786-488-9022 https://www.tocumenproduceusa.com About 312 days ago, 11/20/21 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges, CA grown 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 558 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 565 days ago, 3/12/21 Sharer's comments : Navel Oranges from Bernard Farms! |
