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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.
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Mi Mate | San Diego CA | 818-633-3915 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Cirque Du Soleil America Inc. | Las Vegas NV | 702-513-2146 |
| Drew Lopez | ||
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Rancho Valencia Corporate Office | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Big Thyme Sandwich Company | San Diego CA | 619-894-5042 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy (Pastry) | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Alchemy Roasters | San Diego CA | 916-718-2606 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ocean Beach Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-729-4045 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
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Whole Foods Market
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesAbout 28 days ago, 4/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods market
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United Kingdom0-207-406-3100 About 28 days ago, 4/26/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Cara Cara oranges from California! 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
KENS PRODUCE
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 40 days ago, 4/14/19 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 41 days ago, 4/13/19 
Certified Farmer's Market
Raul & Family Farms
Near Palm Springs, California, United StatesRiverside CA 951-475-9189 About 55 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Palm Springs Farmers Market Sugar Bombs! 
Stehly Farms Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 73 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Stehly Farms Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 75 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Sweet! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 80 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 81 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer'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 97 days ago, 2/16/19 Sharer'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 118 days ago, 1/25/19 Sharer's comments : 2 lb / $1 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-749-1636 About 125 days ago, 1/19/19 Sharer'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 167 days ago, 12/08/18 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Hy-Vee Near Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States About 170 days ago, 12/05/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 174 days ago, 12/01/18 Sharer'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 177 days ago, 11/28/18 Sharer'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 383 days ago, 5/06/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 417 days ago, 4/02/18 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. Kroger Steubenville OH Near Wellsburg, West Virginia, United States About 425 days ago, 3/25/18 Costco - Poway Near Poway, California, United States About 465 days ago, 2/12/18 Sharer's comments : $7.99 for 8 lbs kents in Clearfield Near Clearfield, Utah, United States About 469 days ago, 2/08/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 471 days ago, 2/06/18 Sharer'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 492 days ago, 1/16/18 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market. Vons in Glendale, ca Near San Fernando, California, United States About 509 days ago, 12/31/17 Sharer's comments : 561 n. glendale ave ca 91206 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 527 days ago, 12/13/17 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
