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Cara Cara oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oblong in shape. The bright orange rind is medium-thick, glossy, and covered in prominent oil glands creating a pebbled texture. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh and has a light, spongy texture. The flesh is soft, seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes, and has a unique blend of orange, pink, and red hues. Cara Cara oranges are aromatic, juicy, and have a complex, sweet-tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, rose, and raspberry.
Cara Cara oranges are available in the winter through early spring.
Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Pink navel and Red navel, Cara Cara oranges are believed to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange and were discovered as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree in Venezuela. Favored for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, Cara Cara oranges have recently increased in popularity as specialty fruits are being highlighted on social media, bringing awareness to the unusual varieties.
Cara Cara oranges are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, and the carotenoid lycopene, which is an antioxidant that gives the fruit its pink flesh.
Cara Cara oranges are best suited for raw applications as their sweet-tart flavor is showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand or juiced. The flesh can be segmented and tossed into grain bowls, green salads, and fruit bowls, blended into smoothies or shakes, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate and served as a sweet dessert. In addition to the flesh, Cara Cara oranges can be juiced and made into jam, vinaigrettes, sauces, and used to flavor baked goods such as cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins. The juice and zest are also commonly mixed into cocktails. Cara Cara oranges pair well with meats such as poultry, roast beef, and fish, seafood, arugula, parsley, mint, lavender, red onion, shallot, garlic, radish, jicama, cranberry, pear, avocado, pomegranate, walnut, and quinoa. The fruit will keep 3-4 days when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The juice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Cara Cara oranges have been available in the United States for many years, but they have only recently become popular due to exposure via social media platforms such as Instagram. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange closely resembles other oranges and are unable to be distinguished by appearance alone in the market. On Instagram, the fruit is most popularly photographed sliced in half to showcase its unusual flesh tones, and this publicity has allowed the demand for the orange to increase. With the farm-to-table movement, the United States’ consumers are focusing on the quality of the food and are looking to bloggers, chefs, and health professionals to highlight unusual fruits with unique flavors. By showcasing the fruit in stunning visual images on social media, Cara Cara oranges are becoming a highly desired citrus for their pink-red coloring and high nutritional properties.
The first Cara Cara orange was found naturally growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela. The fruit was then introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida, and Texas. Today Cara Cara oranges can be found at farmers markets, specialty grocers, and select supermarkets in the United States, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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Description/Taste
Cara Cara oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oblong in shape. The bright orange rind is medium-thick, glossy, and covered in prominent oil glands creating a pebbled texture. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh and has a light, spongy texture. The flesh is soft, seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes, and has a unique blend of orange, pink, and red hues. Cara Cara oranges are aromatic, juicy, and have a complex, sweet-tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, rose, and raspberry.
Seasons/Availability
Cara Cara oranges are available in the winter through early spring.
Current Facts
Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Pink navel and Red navel, Cara Cara oranges are believed to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange and were discovered as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree in Venezuela. Favored for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, Cara Cara oranges have recently increased in popularity as specialty fruits are being highlighted on social media, bringing awareness to the unusual varieties.
Nutritional Value
Cara Cara oranges are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, and the carotenoid lycopene, which is an antioxidant that gives the fruit its pink flesh.
Applications
Cara Cara oranges are best suited for raw applications as their sweet-tart flavor is showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand or juiced. The flesh can be segmented and tossed into grain bowls, green salads, and fruit bowls, blended into smoothies or shakes, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate and served as a sweet dessert. In addition to the flesh, Cara Cara oranges can be juiced and made into jam, vinaigrettes, sauces, and used to flavor baked goods such as cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins. The juice and zest are also commonly mixed into cocktails. Cara Cara oranges pair well with meats such as poultry, roast beef, and fish, seafood, arugula, parsley, mint, lavender, red onion, shallot, garlic, radish, jicama, cranberry, pear, avocado, pomegranate, walnut, and quinoa. The fruit will keep 3-4 days when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The juice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cara Cara oranges have been available in the United States for many years, but they have only recently become popular due to exposure via social media platforms such as Instagram. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange closely resembles other oranges and are unable to be distinguished by appearance alone in the market. On Instagram, the fruit is most popularly photographed sliced in half to showcase its unusual flesh tones, and this publicity has allowed the demand for the orange to increase. With the farm-to-table movement, the United States’ consumers are focusing on the quality of the food and are looking to bloggers, chefs, and health professionals to highlight unusual fruits with unique flavors. By showcasing the fruit in stunning visual images on social media, Cara Cara oranges are becoming a highly desired citrus for their pink-red coloring and high nutritional properties.
Geography/History
The first Cara Cara orange was found naturally growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela. The fruit was then introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida, and Texas. Today Cara Cara oranges can be found at farmers markets, specialty grocers, and select supermarkets in the United States, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Crafted&Scooped | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Marine Room Order Guide | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker | San Diego CA | 541-272-9098 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Ironside Pastry Inc. | San Diego CA | 312-852-6308 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Barrel Republic Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-9922 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Andreas Truffles | San Diego CA | 619-997-1152 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Rancho Valencia Corporate Office | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Casa de las Campanas Sur | San Diego CA | 858 376 1522 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| The Good Seed Food Company | San Diego CA | 818-800-6935 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Parakeet Cafe - Little Italy (Pastry) | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
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Stehly Farms Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 14 days ago, 3/12/19 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Stehly Farms Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 16 days ago, 3/10/19 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Sweet! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 21 days ago, 3/05/19 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 22 days ago, 3/04/19 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 38 days ago, 2/16/19 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Just a few more weeks of these. Kents Market Near Clearfield, Utah, United States About 59 days ago, 1/25/19 Spotter's comments : 2 lb / $1 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-749-1636 About 66 days ago, 1/19/19 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Sweet Tree Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States, Dinuba 559-473-5787 About 108 days ago, 12/08/18 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Hy-Vee Near Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States About 110 days ago, 12/05/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 115 days ago, 12/01/18 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. First of the season. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMurry Farms 661-330-0100 About 118 days ago, 11/28/18 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Murray Family Farms Shady Maple, 1324 Main St, East Earl, PA Near East Earl, Pennsylvania, United States About 324 days ago, 5/06/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 358 days ago, 4/02/18 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. Kroger Steubenville OH Near Wellsburg, West Virginia, United States About 366 days ago, 3/25/18 Costco - Poway Near Poway, California, United States About 406 days ago, 2/12/18 Spotter's comments : $7.99 for 8 lbs kents in Clearfield Near Clearfield, Utah, United States About 410 days ago, 2/08/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 412 days ago, 2/06/18 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
Farmer Mario
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesGilbert And Lee Quintos Farms PO Box 2791, Oceanside 92051 760-208-3048 About 433 days ago, 1/16/18 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market. Vons in Glendale, ca Near San Fernando, California, United States About 450 days ago, 12/31/17 Spotter's comments : 561 n. glendale ave ca 91206 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 467 days ago, 12/13/17 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken Lee lee
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-288-5085 About 696 days ago, 4/29/17 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. New Season's Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 712 days ago, 4/12/17 whole foods market cherry creek Near Denver, Colorado, United States About 714 days ago, 4/10/17 Spotter's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at whole foods market cherry creek. |
