Blood Oranges

Commodity Overview

Blood oranges are a small citrus fruit that has deep burgundy flesh, giving it its name. The juicy flesh has a rich orange flavor with raspberry and strawberry overtones and is less acidic than common oranges. It is also known as pigmented orange or sanguine. Blood oranges are available from late winter through early summer.

PLUs

4381 blood orange

Characteristics

Commodity: Oranges
Category: Citrus
Appearance: Similar to a typical orange, with irregular deep red pattern on skin
Flesh: Deep red
Flavor: Sweet and tart; less acidic than regular oranges, with a hint of raspberry
Size: An average orange weighs 5-6 ounces
Color: Orange with irregular dark red markings
Shape: Round
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: White, oblong
Availability: Late winter through early summer

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Santa Paula, 93060 California

Organic Produce:

Organic Lemons

Citrus:

Pummelo, Eureka/Lisbon Lemons, Meyer Lemons, Seedless Lemons, Pink Variegated Lemons, Navel Oranges, Valencia Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Blood Oranges