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Valencia Orange
Valencia, SpainLate spring to summer (March–October)Very sweet, juicy, complex
Did You Know?
Valencia oranges are a 'summer orange' — they ripen when navel oranges are long gone, making them crucial for year-round fresh orange juice supply.
Overview
Valencia · Late spring to summer (March–October) · fruits
Valencia orange is the world's most popular juicing orange, with thin, easy-to-peel skin, few seeds, and exceptionally sweet, juicy, complex flavor. It ripens in late spring and summer.
Valencia
Origin
Late spring to summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Very sweetjuicycomplexlow acidityexcellent for juicing
Storage Tips
Room temperature up to 1 week, refrigerate up to 3 weeks. Best for fresh juice within 24 hours of squeezing.
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How to Cook with Valencia Orange
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Best for fresh juice. Eat fresh or in salads. Excellent in sangria and cocktails. Use zest in baking.
Best Pairings
honeygingerdark chocolatevanillarosemaryfennelseafood
Substitutes
Navel orange, blood orange, tangerine juice
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Valencia Orange
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.1
carbs
11.8
fiber
2.4
folate
10% DV
protein
0.9
calories
47
vitamin_c
64% DV
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginValencia, Spain
SeasonLate spring to summer (March–October)
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and flavonoids. Immune-boosting, antioxidant.
Valencia Orange Photos
5 photos showcasing Valencia Orange in its many forms
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Valencia Orange
fruits
OriginValencia
SeasonLate spring to summer (March–October)
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Very sweetjuicycomplexlow acidityexcellent for juicing
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