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Moro Blood Oranges

Inventory, 15 lbs : 12.53
This item was last sold on : 12/03/23

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Description/Taste

Moro blood oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter, and are obovoid to globular in shape. The rind is orange, kissed with red blush, and has a leathery texture, pebbled with prominent oil glands. Underneath the surface of the rind, there is a medium-thick pith that is white, spongy, and tightly adhered to the flesh. The flesh ranges in color from orange with red blush, to maroon, crimson, to a saturated, almost black hue, depending on the climate that it is grown in. The flesh is also soft, juicy, and nearly seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes. Moro blood oranges have a slightly sweet, floral fragrance and a sweet-tart taste with notes of cherries and raspberries. The oranges with the deepest pigmentation will exhibit more intense sweet berry notes characteristic to blood oranges.

Seasons/Availability

Moro blood oranges are available in the winter through late spring.

Current Facts

Moro blood oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are an early season Italian variety that grows on a highly ornamental, evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. 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 to 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. Moro blood oranges are the most common variety in the United States and are favored by chefs for their dark hues and sweet-tart flavor, used to accent savory dishes, cooked into marmalades, and blended into salad dressings.

Nutritional Value

Moro blood oranges are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, thiamine, 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 and can be sliced and mixed into parfaits, desserts, salads, salsa, and garnished over seafood and poultry. Moro blood oranges also 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. Moro blood orange juice can also be served as a stand-alone juice, used in cocktails with prosecco, cooked into syrups, sorbets, marmalades, compotes, sauces, and vinaigrettes, or used to flavor cheesecake, pound cake, or muffins. Moro blood oranges pair well with meats such as duck, poultry, pork, and seafood such as Mahi Mahi, other citrus, mint, tarragon, soft cheeses, shallots, arugula, roasted beets, fennel, shallot, Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, honey, rolled oats, pistachios, sweetened coconut, mango, cinnamon, avocado, ginger, lime, mint, and cilantro. They will keep up to one week when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator.

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, Moro 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 one-third of the local citrus market. Outside of Italy, California is a large producer of the variety along with Texas, Florida, and Arizona, and the variety was first introduced to the United States in 1908 by Frank Meyer of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Featured Restaurants

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

Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria	San Diego CA	619-220-0692
Green Acres Campus	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Little Frenchie (Bar)	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Juan Tequila	San Diego CA	520-395-7565
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry	Carlsbad CA	760-431-8455
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Moniker Coffee Company (Bar)	San Diego CA	916-945-6721
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835

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Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
The Pearl Hotel Bar	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Huntress (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar	San Diego CA	619-840-7000
Poseidon on the Beach	Del Mar CA	858-755-9345
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Sago	Encinitas CA	858-382-4047
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Pacific Terrace Hotel	San Diego CA	858-581-3500
Giaola	Carlsbad CA	858-266-9303
The Holding Company	San Diego CA	619-341-5898
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-655-7459
Webbcreationfood LLC	San Diego CA	619-829-9194
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Bar Same Same	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Belmont Park Draft	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Mak Mak Organics	Oceanside CA	858-740-4217
Mission Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-450-7864
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Revolution Roasters (Carlsbad)	Carlsbad CA	760-330-6827
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
ZAMA Bar & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-595-1450
The Lion Share Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Alejandra's Cocina	Carlsbad CA	858-500-5075
Buona Forchetta	San Diego CA	619-381-4844
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Black Radish	San Diego CA	619-775-7412
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Monarch (Bar)	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Patisserie Melanie	San Diego CA	619-677-2132
Bica	San Diego CA	619-669-5725
Storyhouse Spirits Bar	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
Il Giardino di Lilli	La Jolla CA	619-467-9897
Bayhill Tavern	San Diego CA	858-288-6923
Lost Cause Meadery	SAN DIEGO CA	858-245-1911
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
Valley View Casino & Hotel (Black&Blue)	Valley Center CA	760-291-5500
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
The Remy	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
La Dona (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Bella Beverage Catering & Events	San Diego CA	619-501-5577
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Buckboard Catering & Events	El Cajon CA	619-334-4400
Sushi Exchange	San Diego CA	619-961-7218
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Cody's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Shelter / Saloon	Encinitas CA	858-382-4047
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
OB Noodle House Bar 1502	San Diego CA	619-255-9858
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	951-764-0605
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-840-1129

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Moro Blood Oranges. One

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Erica's Recipes		Blood Orange and Dark Chocolate Brownies
Preppy Kitchen		Blood Orange Margarita
Blahnik Baker		Blood Orange Moscow Mule
Shockingly Delicious		Edamame Salad with Persimmon, Peppers and Pine Nuts {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Always Order Dessert		Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass in a Blood Orange Butter Sauce
Giraffes Can Bake		Blood Orange Mini Tarts
Brooklyn Homemaker		Winter Salad with Spiced Pork Chops
The Cake Blog		Raspberry Blood Orange Cake
Sprinkle Bakes		Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Eating Out Loud		Moro Blood Orange 'Lemon' Bars

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A Brown Table		Blood Orange Curd with Honey Bourbon
A Zesty Bite		Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Not Quite Nigella		Upside Down Blood Orange Cake
Snappy Gourmet		Homemade Blood Orange Curd
Local Haven		Blood Orange Sparkling Vodka
Fabtastic Life		Glazed Blood Orange Blondies
Thyme & Love		Vegan Blood Orange Donuts
Baking a Moment		Rice Pudding with Blood Oranges in Vanilla Cardamom Syrup
A Beautiful Plate		Blood Orange Almond Chocolate Bark
Eat the Love		Blueberry Muffins with Blood Oranges
Whitney Bond		Blood Orange Baked Salmon & Carrots
Vegan Huggs		Blood Orange Margaritas
Call Me Cupcake		Blood Orange Upside Down Cake
The View from Great Island		Asparagus Roasted with Blood Oranges
Tarladalal		Pistachio Meringue Cake with Citrus, Candied Kumquats, & Cardamom Caramel Sauce
A Beautiful Mess		Simple & Comforting Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Eat the Love		Blood Orange Lemon Vanilla Infused Shaker Pie
Good Food		Blood Orange, Fennel and Prawn Salad
Shockingly Delicious		Dutch Baby Oven Pancake with Blueberries and Blood Oranges
A Cozy Kitchen		Blood Orange Poppy Seed Scones
A Cozy Kitchen		Buckwheat Pancakes (Dairy-Free-,Gluten-Free but not Gross)
The Pretty Bee		Blood Orange Banana Smoothie
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Ice Cream with Raspberries
A Beautiful Plate		Small Batch Almond Raspberry Cakes
Tutti Dolci		Blood Orange & Almond Scones
Dagmar's Kitchen		Almond, Millet and Cheddar Scones with rosemary Citrus Compote
Baby Bird's Farm and Cocina		Roasted Beets, Radishes, Squash and Green Beans with Orange-Dill Vinaigratte
Cooking on the Weekends		Honey Jalapeno Citrus Salad
The Little Epicurian		Blood Orange Donuts
Seasons And Suppers		Dutch Baby With Blood Orange Syrup
A Beautiful Plate		Triple-Citrus Tart with Chocolate Crust and Berries
One Vanilla Bean		Blood Orange and Meyer Lemon Macarons
Sprinkle Bakes		Blood Orange Winter Watercolor Cake
Saveur		Blood Orange and Onion Salad
Fashionable Foods		Sriracha Glazed Salmon with Spiralized Celery Root Salad
A Beautiful Mess		Blood Orange Bloody Mary
A Brown Table		Goan Style Meatball Subs with Blood Orange Aioli
The Baker Chick		Blood Orange Curd Bars
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Crème Brûlée
A Calculated Whisk		Blood Orange Mascarpone Panna Cotta
Getty Stewart		Orange Celery Salad
Tatyana's Everyday Food		Vanilla Citrus Tart
Brooklyn Homemaker		Beet and Blood Orange Bundt Cake
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Curd
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Easy Puff Pastry Blood Orange Galettes
Domestic Gothess		Chocolate, Olive Oil And Rosemary Cake With Candied Blood Oranges
Eat The Gains		Blood Orange Chia Pudding
Garlic & Zest		Sweet Heat Sunshine Salad
Good Food		Blood Orange and Champagne Sorbet
Cafe Johnsonia		Blood Orange Asparagus Salad with Ginger Miso Dressing
Nutmeg Nanny		Blood Orange Ginger Margarita
Nyssa's Kitchen		Blood Orange and Cardamom Pistachio No Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
A Brown Table		Toasted Pistachio Cake with Blood Orange Sauce
Fork Knife Swoon		Creamy Coconut and Blood Orange Popsicles
Dagmar's Kitchen		Blood Orange, Smoked Salmon and Edamame Salad with Mint Dressing
Cooking on the Weekends		Stone Fruit Flowers and Winter Citrus Carpaccio
A Brown Table		Polenta Coconut Almond Baked Pudding with Brunt Sugar Blood Orange Sauce
Cooking on the Weekends		Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake
Wife Mama Foodie		Blood Orange Spelt Muffins
Salt and Lavender		Spiralized Raw Beet Salad with Blood Oranges
A Family Feast		Tuscan Kale Salad with Oranges, Currants and Feta
Fooduzzi		Blood Orange Ginger Juice
Garlic & Zest		Tropical Blood Orange Smoothie
A Beautiful Mess		Blood Orange Lemon Fizz
The View from Great Island		Roasted Chicken with Allspice and Citrus
The Beeroness		Drunk French Toast Sticks with Beer Blood Orange Syrup
Wry Toast Eats		Hawaiian-Style Fish Tacos with Winter Citrus Pico
The Worktop		Blood Orange Whipped Butter
Fooduzzi		Blood Orange Mojitos
A Brown Table		Rosemary and Star Anise Infused Blood Orange Ice Cream
Clean Eating Non-Hippe		Jeweled Winter Salad with Blood Oranges and Avocado
Fox and Briar		Blood Orange Margaritas with Smoky Salt
Wife Mama Foodie		Blood Orange Poppy Seed Doughnuts
Sugar & Soul		Spicy Blood Orange Lil' Smokies
Sugar and Charm		Lemonade Mimosas with Blood Orange
Honest Cooking		Brandy Dipped Citrus Salad
My Recipes		Citrus Salad with Spiced Vanilla Syrup
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Chocolate Cupcakes
A Cookie Named Desire		Blood Orange Cream-Filled Doughnuts
Good Food		Blood Orange Jelly
How Sweet Eats		Creamy Winter Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding with Blood Orange Syrup
What's Gaby Cooking		Citrus Avocado Salad