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General Produce
Citrus, Blood Oranges
Receiving Inspecting:
Blood oranges should be well-shaped, heavy for their size, and exhibit orange peels with red blush.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 41-42° F/5-6° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Maintain adequate air ventilation during storage. Keep cartons off the floor to help prevent dampening of boxes from condensation of moisture in the room. Store citrus away from foods with strong odors and ethylene-producing fruits.
Shelf-Life:
21 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:
Pitted peel, discolored flesh, and mold are indications of improper storage temperature.
Usage Ideas:
- Toss chopped romaine with blood orange sections, pistachios, and tangy feta cheese dressing.
- Serve freshly squeezed blood orange juice for breakfast or in specialty cocktails.
Seasonal Availability:
Major production areas include California, Florida, Italy, and Spain.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup blood orange (180g) grams
Calories 80
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 17g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 72mg6%
Iron 0.18mg2%
Potassium 330mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
