Oranges —specifically, the sweet orange—is the citrus Citrus * ​sinensis (Citrus Sinensis (L.) Osbeck) and its fruit. It is the most commonly grown tree fruit in the world.

The orange is a hybrid of ancient cultivated origin, possibly between pomelo (Citrus maxima) and mandarin (Citrus reticulata). It is an evergreen flowering tree generally growing to 9–10 m in height (although very old speciments have reached 15 m). The leaves are arranged alternately, are ovate in shape with crenulate margins and are 4–10 cm long. The orange fruit is a hesperidium, a type of berry.

There are three main groups that varieties of oranges fall into: the navel oranges, which contain a distinct navel like development at the fruit end (this navel is actually called a secondary fruit, and depending upon the development of the orange itself, will reach differing levels of development), the normal fruited (without navels), and blood oranges, with red flesh and juice

Types:

Navel Oranges; Sweet, juicy and full of zest. Usually seedless, they are easy to peel and ideal as a healthy snack at any time of the day.

Navel and Navelina are seedless oranges that take their names from the Navel protuberance at the end, which contains a tiny embryonic fruit. They have thick, pebbly skins and very sweet juicy flesh. The skin is particularly good for making preserves or as candied peel. They're the ones with the button formation opposite the stem end. Considered the world's finest orange for eating, navels are seedless, and they peel and segment easily.

Valencia Oranges; Deliciously sweet and juicy, used for juicing as well as eating.

Valencia is the most important commercial variety in the world, living up to its nickname of the "King of Juice Oranges". Valencia accounts for 50% of the total Florida fruit crop and the principal variety used for processing into juice. The Valencia originated in China and was taken to Europe by Portuguese or Spanish voyagers. The Valencia is perfect for the tropics, even though color development may vary when the weather is hot. It has a thin and slightly pebbly rind. The flesh is bright orange and extremely juicy and nearly seedless. Valencia is a late orange, which has a smooth, thin skin, and contains few if any seeds, pale flesh, a sharp flavor, and is very juicy.

Sweetie Oranges & Baladi

Selecting:

Choose oranges that have smoothly textured skin and are firm and heavy for their size. These will have higher juice content than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight. In general, oranges that are smaller will be juicier than those that are larger in size, as will those that feature thinner skins.

For the most antioxidants, choose fully ripened oranges

Sizes (based on packing in 15Kg CNTs):

Navel Oranges; 42 - 48 - 56 - 64 - 72 - 80

Valencia Oranges; 30 - 32 - 36 - 42 - 48 - 56 - 64 - 72 - 80 - 88 - 100 - 113

Baladi Oranges; 64 - 72 - 80 - 88 - 100 - 113 - 120

Selecting:

Choose oranges that have smoothly textured skin and are firm and heavy for their size. These will have higher juice content than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight. In general, oranges that are smaller will be juicier than those that are larger in size, as will those that feature thinner skins.

For the most antioxidants, choose fully ripened oranges

Storage:

Oranges can either be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending upon your preference. They will generally last the same amount of time, two weeks with either method, and will retain nearly the same level of their vitamin content. The best way to store oranges is loose rather than wrapped in a plastic bag since if exposed to moisture, they can easily develop mold.

Orange juice and zest can also be stored for later use. Place freshly squeezed orange juice in ice cube trays until frozen, and then store them in plastic bags in the freezer. Dried orange zest should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight glass container.

Packing:

• Telescopic CNT: 15Kg or 8Kg CNT
• Open Top CNT: 15Kg or 8Kg CNT
• Binz: 400-500Kg
• Any other packing as per requirement

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