Produce Briefs...
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
The Cara Cara orange is available during the winter months into early spring.
Current Facts
The Cara Cara orange is a mid-season low acid navel orange variety that naturally mutated from a common navel orange tree.
Description/Taste
The Cara Cara orange has a trifecta of attributes. It has the initial appearance of a true orange. Its peel is smooth, yet pebbled and when zested releases bright floral aromatics. It is easy to peel and when its flesh is revealed, it reflects the color of ruby grapefruit. It tastes sweeter than any given orange with flavors far more comparable to tangerines with robust and complex citrus aromatics. Its flesh is also seedless, an advantage among any fruit. When ripe, the Cara Cara orange's flesh is tender, succulent and extremely juicy.
Applications
Cara Cara oranges are and ideal balance of sweetness and acidity, making them suitable for fresh eating, juices, jams, sauces, baking and used in pan sauces. Use in savory or sweet preparations, pair with avocados, lettuces, nuts, bacon, other citruses, tropical fruits, fresh herbs, strong and aged cheeses, grains, seafood and poultry. Use Cara Cara juice in curds, cocktails, vinaigrette and syrups. Cara Cara oranges will keep up to two weeks, refrigerated. Cara Cara juice can be frozen in an air tight container for up to six months.
Geography/History
The first Cara Cara orange was found growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela, hence its given name. It was introduced to the United States shortly thereafter and has been naturalized in the citrus growing regions of Florida and California. Commercially, it has limited exposure, thus it is considered a boutique farmers market variety.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Carolyn J. Fisher | San Diego CA | 858-274-1129 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Fratelli's Italian Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-696-9007 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cara Cara Oranges. One
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La Mesa Farmers Market Near La Mesa, California, United States About 10 days ago Spotter's comments : Farmer Steve Inc grows Cara Cara on his ranch in San Diego county, Ramona. Juicy and tasty. Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 45 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 76 days ago OB Farmers Market Near Coronado, California, United States About 82 days ago Spotter's comments : Gorgeous pinkish-orange Cara Cara oranges. Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 87 days ago Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 134 days ago Spotter's comments : Cara cara oranges are here at Specialty. They have a short season in winter. |
