Valencian oranges are probably the most nationally recognised for their quality and properties. Experts recommend eating an orange a day to improve the immune system, delay the ageing process due to the antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium, as well as being a good source of fibre.
The Valencian Community produces approximately 30% of the total oranges in our country and as well as being eaten on its own, it is widely used in desserts, juices, jams and other recipes. It is a seasonal fruitwhich is harvested mainly between the months of December and April and its harvest is one of the main economic engines of the province. If you want to buy Valencian oranges, in our online fruit and vegetable shopyou will find oranges of different varieties. To choose the one that best suits your needs, we tell you a little more about each type and its characteristics. Let’s get started!
The five characteristics of the Valencian Orange
As a fruit, the orange stands out for its high vitamin C content, at the same time it has a large amount of water and is rich in folic acid, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Among its health benefits are that it facilitates intestinal transit and helps to reduce the absorption of fats and cholesterol. Although all oranges have points in common, there are several aspects that make the Valencian orange a very different delicacy from other types of oranges;
- The taste is sweet, fruity with a hint of acid that balances perfectly with its sweetness.
- The high qualityof this fruit together with its unique taste, make it a very popular product.
- Another aspect of the Valencian orange is how easy it is to peel, making it very easy to consume as fresh fruit as well as to use it in different recipes.
- It is an extremely versatile fruitthat can be added to all kinds of dishes at any time of the year, from cakes to purees or vegetable creams.
- Such is the fame of this fruit in Valencia that it has become a symbol of the culture of the region and is a foodstuff of great importance thanks to the fact that it provides work for a large part of the population in the area..
Different versions of the Valencian orange
The different types of Valencian orange
At FrutaMare we are experts in fruit and vegetables and known by our loyal customers for our convenient service of being able to buy oranges online. That is why we work with its different varieties in order to offer our customers a wide variety of Valencian oranges. Each of the different types of Valencian orange has a special flavour and properties. We only grow oranges in season to offer the best possible product, we tell you about the different varieties of oranges that we grow and that you can find in our online fruit and vegetable shop.
Combination dish with oranges and beverages
Navelina
This type of orange is one of the first to be harvested, its harvest begins in October and lasts until January. It is the most sold orange in our country as it has a lot of juice and no pips. It is very sweet, fleshy and perfect for juicing or as a table orange. Its skin is thin and this variety of orange has a rounded shape and its high vitamin C content stands out.
Navelina orange harvest
Lane Late
It is harvested immediately after the Navelina orange. Lane Late is a table orange, very cardonal and with a well-balanced flavour. It is also a very good choice for juicing thanks to its juicy flesh. As for their appearance, it is easy to recognise this type of oranges as they are large, elongated, with a thin skin and a very singular navel. .
Orange Lane Late
Salustina
It is harvested after the Lane Late and it is one of the most used for juicing because it has a large size, it is very fleshy and juicy and makes it easy to obtain a large amount of juice. This type of orange was developed from the white orange and is also perfect to eat as fresh fruit as its segments peel off more easily than those of other oranges.
Orange Salustina
Valencia
In this case, the Valencia orange harvest starts in March and lasts until June, being the only variety that can be consumed in summer. Its skin is thicker, with few seeds and can be used for juices or as a table orange.
In our online fruit shop you can choose the type of orange that best suits your tastes or needs. You will find table oranges or juice oranges by the kilo but you can also buy baskets of oranges with other fruits such as bananas, mandarins or apples to have a wide variety of fruit at home.
Valencia Orange
Buy Valencian Oranges in our online shop
At FrutaMare we are producers, pickers and sellers of citrus fruit, a few years ago we made the leap to online sales in order to offer our customers all our fruit and vegetable products without having to leave home. When you buy fruit and vegetables online on our website you will receive products such as oranges fresh from the tree, tasty, juicy and with a great aroma.
Orange harvesting
Our oranges are 100% natural and are not treated with chemicals to alter their appearance. In our online fruit shop you can buy oranges as well as many other fruits and vegetables and receive them at home in record time, it will only take between 24 and 48 hours. What are you waiting for to try the best Valencian oranges in FrutaMare?
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