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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 farm-to-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.
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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 farm-to-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.
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Mr A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Saltwater | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-214-9519 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Uncle Italian | San Diego CA | 619-629-0676 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 7 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 11 days ago, 1/12/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 1/12/22 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Valley Center Growers Inc.
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 14 days ago, 1/09/22 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 15 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 18 days ago, 1/05/22 
Solana Beach Farmer's Market
Smit Farms
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 35 days ago, 12/19/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 39 days ago, 12/15/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 42 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 46 days ago, 12/08/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 48 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 53 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 288 days ago, 4/10/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 310 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 322 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 334 days ago, 2/23/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 340 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 349 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 352 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 358 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 361 days ago, 1/27/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 372 days ago, 1/16/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 377 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 381 days ago, 1/07/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious cara cara oranges 
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 385 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 386 days ago, 1/02/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 388 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 389 days ago, 12/30/20 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 401 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 403 days ago, 12/16/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 510 days ago, 8/31/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
J.J. Lones Daughter Ranch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 515 days ago, 8/26/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 517 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara oranges are in 🍊 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 526 days ago, 8/15/20 Sharer's comments : New California crop of Cara Cara oranges are now available ! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 576 days ago, 6/26/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh batch of cara cara oranges from Rancho Del Sol🌞 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 579 days ago, 6/23/20 Sharer's comments : Rancho Del sol Cara Cara ! 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 612 days ago, 5/21/20 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara oranges are available at Specialty Produce in San Diego Ca. 
Barn Fresh Produce
Barn Fresh Produce
Near Moss Landing, California, United States8850 Cabrillo Highway Moss Landing CA 95039 408-605-5032 About 697 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Local. In season. 
Asian Pacific Market
Asian Pacific Market
Near Marina, California, United States330 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-884-0101 About 697 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Nice. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 698 days ago, 2/25/20 
Staff of Life
Staff Of Life Market
Near Twin Lakes, California, United States1266 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 831-423-8632 https://www.staffoflifemarket.com About 698 days ago, 2/25/20 
Gus's Community Market
Gus's Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 https://www.gussmarket.com About 700 days ago, 2/23/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Draeger's Market
Near San Mateo, California, United StatesAbout 701 days ago, 2/22/20 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone's - Chapin Ave
Near Burlingame, California, United States1477 Chapin Ave Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-9992 https://www.molliestones.com About 701 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Burlingame Farmers Market
Near Burlingame, California, United StatesAbout 701 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Very nice quality. 
Mexicana Produce Market
Mexicana Produce Market
Near San Bruno, California, United States512 San Mateo Ave San Bruno CA 94066 650-583-0851 About 701 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and in season. 
Mollie Stone's Markets
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 701 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 704 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara oranges still going strong! 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 720 days ago, 2/03/20 
Glendale Ranch Market
Glendale Ranch Market
Near Glendale, California, United States1122 S Central Ave Glendale CA 91204 818-240-3333 About 721 days ago, 2/02/20 
Golden Farms Market
Golden Farm Market
Near Glendale, California, United States1010 N Glendale Ave Glendale CA 91206 818-937-9739 About 722 days ago, 2/01/20 
Whole Foods Market
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 722 days ago, 2/01/20 
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
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 722 days ago, 2/01/20 
Ralphs
Near Pasadena, California, United StatesAbout 723 days ago, 1/31/20 
Vallarta Supermarkets
Vallarta Supermarkets - N Fair Oaks
Near Pasadena, California, United States655 N Fair Oaks Blvd Pasadena CA 91103 626-204-6960 https://www.vallartasupermarkets.com About 723 days ago, 1/31/20 
Armen Market
Near Altadena, California, United StatesAbout 723 days ago, 1/31/20 
Bob's Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 723 days ago, 1/31/20 
Gelson's
Near Irvine, California, United StatesAbout 728 days ago, 1/26/20 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 728 days ago, 1/26/20 
Bristol Farms Yorba Linda
Bristol Farms - Yorba Linda Blvd
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18421 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda CA 92886 657-363-6700 https://www.bristolfarms.com About 729 days ago, 1/25/20 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Costa Mesa
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States665 Paularino Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-557-6699 https://www.mitsuwa.com About 730 days ago, 1/24/20 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 730 days ago, 1/24/20 |
