Though it is among the most common oranges in the U.S., it’s also the only major variety to be harvested in the summer; the season runs from March to July. Very sweet, with low acidity and a bright ...

A good orange will be, well, orange. When eyeballing stacks of navel, Valencia, or blood oranges in the produce aisle, look for ones that are vibrant and uniform in color, says Marquez.

In navel oranges, limonin is found in the flesh, so when you juice it, that chemical goes to work within 30 minutes. In the Valencia, limonin resides in the seeds, so the juice stays fresher and ...

Production of Valencia oranges, an emblematic crop in California, ... when navel oranges regained the first ranking. At its peak 60 years ago California grew 123,000 acres of Valencias, ...

There's more to oranges than meets the eye, or rather, the navel. Here's how three different variations of this beloved fruit ...

A good orange will be, well, orange. When eyeballing stacks of navel, Valencia, or blood oranges in the produce aisle, look for ones that are vibrant and uniform in color, says Marquez.

While the cake is baking, halve 2 medium blood oranges or navel oranges and squeeze juice into a fine-mesh sieve set over a measuring glass or small bowl to catch seeds; discard seeds. Measure out ...

Navel, Valencia and blood oranges are the main types of sweet oranges. They are used in both sweet and savoury dishes, but where necessary add a little lemon juice or zest to strengthen their flavour.