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Moro Blood Oranges

Inventory, 15 lbs : 10.23
This item was last sold on : 01/20/19

• 118 Featured Restaurants

• 96 Recipe Ideas

• 32 Spots

Description/Taste

Moro blood oranges are a medium-sized citrus variety with a thin rind that is rich in oil. The exterior pink blushing is directly correlated to the color of the inner flesh. The nearly seedless pulp has a magenta tint and can range from subtle blonde and pink streaks to a fully saturated dark burgundy color. The oranges with the deepest pigmentation will exhibit more intense sweet berry notes characteristic to blood oranges. They are relatively juicy and considerably more acidic when harvested in the early winter months as compared to later season Moros which tend to be slightly less tart.

Seasons/Availability

Moro blood orange season ranges from winter into late spring or early summer.

Current Facts

Moro blood oranges are an Italian variety of Citrus sinensis. Their color is due to a pigment called anthocyanin, not usually present in citrus but common in other red fruits and flowers. Fluctuations in temperature greatly affect the degree in which blood oranges develop their characteristic blush. Though the Moro can vary greatly in this respect, no other blood orange variety is known to exhibit such deeply red colored fruits.

Nutritional Value

Moro blood oranges are a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, folate, dietary fiber and most notably antioxidants supplied by its anthocyanin content.

Applications

Moro blood oranges are both intensely flavored and colored, adding a unique citrus flavor as well as visual appeal to a dish. They are often used raw, but stand up well in cooked applications and may be paired with sweet or savory flavors. The classic Maltaise sauce, a traditional hollandaise spiked with the zest and juice of blood orange, pairs well with seafood and vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli. Use the juice in cocktails, syrups, sorbets, sauces or vinaigrettes. Reduce the flesh and rind down into a burgundy colored, sweet-tart marmalade. Moro blood oranges pair with other citrus, mint, tarragon, soft cheeses, seafood, shallots, olives, tequila, chocolate and yogurt.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The word Moro may be traced to the Moorish influence in the Mediterranean region during the 8th century. Originally a term used to describe the indigenous people of Africa, it became a common word used to describe something with dark pigmentation. The red-tinged citrus quickly adopted this same nomenclature.

Geography/History

It is believed the first natural mutation of the Moro blood orange occurred from a Sanguinello Moscato variety in the mid 20th century in Sicily. In its native Mediterranean growing region, the Moro makes up a third of the local citrus market. Outside of Italy, however, California is the only place it is commercially grown.

Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Maretalia Ristorante	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Waypoint Public	San Diego CA	619-255-8778
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	619-298-4646
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Spoutable	San Diego CA	619-743-7491
Enoteca Style	San Diego CA	619-546-7138
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Comercializadora de Especialdides	Ensenada Baja California	646-128-7028
Viejas Casino Locale	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-847-4688
The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-269-9036
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Polite Provisions	San Diego CA	619-677-3784

the other 98...

The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
El Dorado Lounge	San Diego CA	858-531-5062
InterContinental Vistal Bar	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
The Pearl Hotel (Banquet)	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Primavera Ristorante	Coronado CA	619-435-0454
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
GelatoLove	Carlsbad CA	760-297-0554
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-510-9220
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
Hundred Proof	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
Ballast Point Brewing - Miramar Brewery	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
San Diego Culinary Institute Inc.	La Mesa CA	619-644-2100
Solace & the Moonlight Lounge	Encinitas CA	760-753-2433
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-291-5270
Park & Rec	San Diego CA	619-295-3173
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Triton Boat	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Domaine Baran	San Diego CA	858-952-2949
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Exhale	Oceanside CA	760-420-2098
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Seasons 52 (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-702-0052
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Convivial Catering	San Diego CA	760-828-8762
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
The Wooden Spoon	Escondido CA	760-445-2816
Lauberge Del MarLauberge	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Peak Fitness Meals San Diego	La Jolla CA	303-912-7440
Root Cellar Catering Co.	San Diego CA	760-846-2092
Paradise Point Employee	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Catamaran Beverage	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Enclave	Carlsbad CA	808-554-4219
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Two Seven Eight	San Diego CA	619-278-0080
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Brasserie	San Diego CA	858-450-9576
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Pop Pie Co.	San Diego CA	619-900-4743
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	619-398-3100
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-637-2222
The Land & Water Company Bar	Carlsbad CA	760-729-5263
Sycamore Den Catering	San Diego CA	858-366-2586
Knotty Barrel	San Diego CA	619-269-7156
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Brooklyn Girl	San Diego CA	619-296-4600
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Brothers' Provisions	San Diego CA	855-850-2767
Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center	San Diego CA	858-278-0800
Theatre Box-San Diego	San Diego CA	6198142225
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Cow by Bear	San Diego CA	415-565-9989
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Marriott Courtyard Nolen	San Diego CA	619-544-1004
Born & Raised (Events)	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
The Land & Water Company	Carlsbad CA	760-729-5263
Waypoint Public Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-8778
Leroy's Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Herb & Wood Bar	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	858-754-9173
Smoking Gun (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Moro Blood Oranges. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Getty Stewart		How to Make Orange Celery Salad
Brooklyn Homemaker		Winter Salad with Spiced Pork Chops
The Girl on Bloor		Boozy Beet & Pomegranate Lemonade
The Baker Chick		Blood Orange Curd Bars
A Drunken Duck		Roast Duck with Blood Orange-Littet Sauceq
One Vanilla Bean		Blood Orange and Meyer Lemon Macarons
Sprinkle Bakes		Blood Orange Winter Watercolor Cake
Food 52		Pistachio Meringue Cake with Citrus, Candied Kumquats, & Cardamom Caramel Sauce
Dagmar's Kitchen		Blood Orange, Smoked Salmon and Edamame Salad with Mint Dressing
Not Quite Nigella		Upside Down Blood Orange Cake

the other 86...

A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Curd
Domestic Gothess		Chocolate, Olive Oil And Rosemary Cake With Candied Blood Oranges
Nutmeg Nanny		Blood Orange Ginger Margarita
Shockingly Delicious		Edamame Salad with Persimmon, Peppers and Pine Nuts {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Sugar and Charm		Lemonade Mimosas with Blood Orange
The Worktop		Blood Orange Whipped Butter
Seasons And Suppers		Dutch Baby With Blood Orange Syrup
Fooduzzi		Blood Orange Mojitos
A Bachelor and His Grill		Grilled Citrus and Herb-Stuffed Red Snapper
Saveur		Blood Orange and Onion Salad
The Girl on Bloor		Blood Orange & Kale Salad with Freekeh
Preppy Kitchen		Blood Orange Thyme Cake
Garlic & Zest		Sweet Heat Sunshine Salad
Eating Out Loud		Moro Blood Orange 'Lemon' Bars
North Dixie Kitchen		Candied Blood Orange Shortbread Cookies
Vegan Huggs		Blood Orange Margaritas
Preppy Kitchen		Blood Orange Margarita
Nyssa's Kitchen		Blood Orange and Cardamom Pistachio No Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
The Girl on Bloor		Blood Orange & Coconut Sorbet
Tatyana's Everyday Food		Vanilla Citrus Tart
Baby Bird's Farm and Cocina		Roasted beets, Radishes, Squash and Green Beans with Orange-Dill vinaigratte
The Little Epicurian		Blood Orange Donuts
Honest Cooking		Brandy Dipped Citrus Salad
Brooklyn Homemaker		Beet and Blood Orange Bundt Cake
Wife Mama Foodie		Blood Orange Poppy Seed Doughnuts
Fork Knife Swoon		Creamy Coconut and Blood Orange Popsicles
Fashionable Foods		Sriracha Glazed Salmon with Spiralized Celery Root Salad
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Chocolate Cupcakes
Good Food		Blood Orange and Champagne Sorbet
Garlic & Zest		Tropical Blood Orange Smoothie
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Easy Puff Pastry Blood Orange Galettes
The Beeroness		Drunk French Toast Sticks with Beer Blood Orange Syrup
A Beautiful Plate		Triple-Citrus Tart with Chocolate Crust and Berries
Baking a Moment		Rice Pudding with Blood Oranges in Vanilla Cardamom Syrup
Tutti Dolci		Blood Orange & Almond Scones
Cafe Johnsonia		Blood Orange Asparagus Salad with Ginger Miso Dressing
Fashionable Foods		blackened Salmon and Kale Bowls
Dagmar's Kitchen		Almond, Millet and Cheddar Scones with rosemary Citrus Compote
A Beautiful Mess		Blood Orange Bloody Mary
The Girl on Bloor		Blood Orange Gin and Tonics
Cooking on the Weekends		Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake
A Zesty Bite		Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Food Arts		Chocolate/Almond Tortellini with Blood Oranges & Pine Nuts
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Ice Cream with Raspberries
A Beautiful Plate		Blood Orange Almond Chocolate Bark
Giraffes Can Bake		Blood Orange Mini Tarts
Saveur		Honey-Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salad
A Beautiful Mess		Simple & Comforting Vegan Shepherd's Pie
The View from Great Island		Asparagus Roasted with Blood Oranges
Whitney Bond		Blood Orange Baked Salmon & Carrots
Clean Eating Non-Hippe		Jeweled Winter Salad with Blood Oranges and Avocado
A Beautiful Mess		Blood Orange Lemon Fizz
A Cozy Kitchen		Blood Orange Poppy Seed Scones
The View from Great Island		Roasted Chicken with Allspice and Citrus
A Bachelor and His Grill		Sicilian Blood Orange Spring Salad
A Calculated Whisk		Blood Orange Mascarpone Panna Cotta
The Cake Blog		Raspberry Blood Orange Cake
Sugar & Soul		Spicy Blood Orange Lil' Smokies
Fooduzzi		Blood Orange Ginger Juice
A Family Feast		Tuscan Kale Salad with Oranges, Currants and Feta
A Beautiful Plate		Small Batch Almond Raspberry Cakes
Shockingly Delicious		Dutch Baby Oven Pancake with Blueberries and Blood Oranges
Eat the Love		Blueberry Muffins Recipe with Blood Oranges
Eat the Love		Blood Orange Lemon Vanilla Infused Shaker Pie
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Creme Brulee
Eat The Gains		Blood Orange Chia Pudding
Blahnik Baker		Blood Orange Moscow Mule
Salt and Lavender		Spiralized Raw Beet Salad with Blood Oranges
How Sweet Eats		Creamy Winter Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding with Blood Orange Syrup
What's Gaby Cooking		Citrus Avocado Salad
Good Food		Blood Orange, Fennel and Prawn Salad
Always Order Dessert		Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass in a Blood Orange Butter Sauce
Wife Mama Foodie		Blood Orange Spelt Muffins
Fox and Briar		Blood Orange Margaritas with Smoky Salt
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Cream-Filled Doughnuts
Savory Nothings		Scrambled Eggs with Citrus
Fabtastic Life		Glazed Blood Orange Blondies
Good Food		Blood Orange Jelly
The Pretty Bee		Blood Orange Banana Smoothie
A Cozy Kitchen		Buckwheat Pancakes (Dairy-Free-,Gluten-Free but not Gross)
Wife Mama Foodie		Vegan Blood Orange Sweet Rolls
Snappy Gourmet		Homemade Blood Orange Curd
Call Me Cupcake		Blood Orange Upside Down Cake
Erica's Recipes		Blood Orange and Dark Chocolate Brownies
Sprinkle Bakes		Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Kitchen At Hoskins		Blood Orange Jalapeño Margarita

Recently Spotted
People have spotted Moro Blood Oranges using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

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Hollywood Farmer's Market

JJ Lone Daughter Luara
1-909-633-2930

Near West Hollywood, California, United States
About a day ago, 1/20/19
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Hollywood Farmer's Market.

Little Italy Mercato

Bob Polito Family Farms
1-760-749-1636

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 16 days ago, 1/05/19
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

specialty produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego
619-295-3172

www.specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 36 days ago, 12/16/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at specialty produce .

Culver City Farmers Market

Arnett Farms
420 W. Shaw Ave. , Fresno 93704

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 250 days ago, 5/15/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Culver City Farmers Market. Last day for blood oranges.

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Linda Rancho Del Sol
1-619-647-6429

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 264 days ago, 5/02/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Asian Food Center Near Shoreline, Washington, United States
About 266 days ago, 4/30/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Asian Food Center.

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Barry Koral - Tropicals
1-760-455-1261

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 267 days ago, 4/29/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market.

Del Mar Farmers Market

Rancho Mexico Lindo
12912 Rancho Vista Court, Valley Center 92082

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 268 days ago, 4/28/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market.

Del Mar Farmers Market

Atkins Nursery
3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028
760-728-1610

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 268 days ago, 4/28/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market.

Kroger Steubenville OH Near Wellsburg, West Virginia, United States
About 302 days ago, 3/25/18

Santa Monica Farmers Market

JJ Lone Daughter Luara
1-909-633-2930

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 320 days ago, 3/07/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 326 days ago, 3/01/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

Real Food Market & Deli Near Helena, Montana, United States
About 342 days ago, 2/13/18

X Street Market Sacramento, CA. Lindcove Ranch Boo Near Fair Oaks, California, United States
About 343 days ago, 2/12/18

Pike Place Fish Market

Corner Produce Pike Place
1500 Pike St, Seattle
206-535-7562

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 355 days ago, 1/31/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Pike Place Fish Market. Beautiful and yum!!

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Good Taste Farm

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 365 days ago, 1/21/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market.

Little Italy Farmers Market

Sven
Honeymoon Ranch
13961 Campo road, Jamul 91935
760-468-2296

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 366 days ago, 1/20/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Little Italy Farmers Market.

Trader Joe's, 350 E. Basse, San Antonio, Tx Near San Antonio, Texas, United States
About 372 days ago, 1/13/18

Trader Joe's, E Basse rd, San Antonio, tx Near Alamo Heights, Texas, United States
About 372 days ago, 1/13/18

Marketplace Foods Wisconsin, United States
About 373 days ago, 1/13/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Marketplace Foods.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 384 days ago, 1/02/18
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

Pavillions Near Culver City, California, United States
About 424 days ago, 11/22/17

Whole Foods Market Beer, Wine, & Liquor

Whole Foods
305 Radio Dr, Woodbury 55125
1-651-252-3060

Near Woodbury, Minnesota, United States
About 449 days ago, 10/29/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Whole Foods Market Beer, Wine, & Liquor. Australia Grown

Wegmans Near North Tonawanda, New York, United States
About 619 days ago, 5/12/17

Meijer Near Comstock Township, Michigan, United States
About 646 days ago, 4/15/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Meijer.

Little Italy Mercato

Heritage Family Farms
Heritage Family Farm
760-741-8471

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 646 days ago, 4/15/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Specialty Produce

Koral's Tropical Fruit Stand
vista ca

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 654 days ago, 4/07/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Specialty Produce.

Market Street Near Coppell, Texas, United States
About 683 days ago, 3/09/17

Dan's Fresh Produce Near Alameda, California, United States
About 691 days ago, 3/01/17
Spotter's comments : I spotted Organic Moro Blood Oranges at Dan's Fresh Produce!

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St, San Diego 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 693 days ago, 2/27/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Specialty Produce.

Little Italy Mercato

Sven
Honeymoon Ranch
13961 Campo road, Jamul 91935
760-468-2296

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 702 days ago, 2/18/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Steven and Robin Smith
Mud Creek Ranch
5682 Pinegrove Road, Santa Paula 93060
805-525-0758

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 719 days ago, 2/01/17
Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.