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The Valencia orange is a large orange variety with a smooth and pebbled surface and a semi thick fragrant peel that clings loosely to its segmented and barely seeded flesh. Its flesh, when ripe, is supremely sweet, juicy and tender. Though Valencia oranges' primary usage is for juicing, they are also used for fresh eating as well.
Valencia oranges are available in spring through summer.
The Valencia orange, AKA summer orange, is a sweet orange variety with at least 50 different known sub varieties and hybrids of the original in existence and/or cultivation. It is the most important orange variety. The first hybridized Valencia orange in the United States was the product of pioneer agronomist, William Wolfskill. Valencia oranges became such a successfully cultivated citrus in Southern California that one of its primary growing regions was named Orange County, CA.
Valencia oranges are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and folate. They also contain antioxidants that help boost immunity.
Valencia oranges are most commonly used for their juice but may also be cooked or eaten fresh. Use the juice and zest for marinades, syrups, vinaigrette, cocktails or to flavor sauces and custards. Pair segments with beets, olives, fennel, greens, fresh herbs and cheeses, berries, chiles, seafood and poultry. Use in combination with other citrus, olive oils, salts, and honey. Valencia oranges will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
The original Valencia orange was discovered in Valencia, Spain, hence its given name. It was naturalized in America in the 19th Century. The Valenica orange is believed to be a descendant of another sweet orange that originated in subtropic China, hence its ability to adapt to subtropical climates in addition to coastal temperate regions of California and tropical climates of Florida. The Valencia orange tree is known for its hardiness, its ability to be easily cultivated and its high productivity rate. Without hot days and cool nights, though the fruits do not develop their true orange coloring. Often, the fruits are treated with gas that allows the fruits to produce their signature color. This is common with other fruits as well.
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Description/Taste
The Valencia orange is a large orange variety with a smooth and pebbled surface and a semi thick fragrant peel that clings loosely to its segmented and barely seeded flesh. Its flesh, when ripe, is supremely sweet, juicy and tender. Though Valencia oranges' primary usage is for juicing, they are also used for fresh eating as well.
Seasons/Availability
Valencia oranges are available in spring through summer.
Current Facts
The Valencia orange, AKA summer orange, is a sweet orange variety with at least 50 different known sub varieties and hybrids of the original in existence and/or cultivation. It is the most important orange variety. The first hybridized Valencia orange in the United States was the product of pioneer agronomist, William Wolfskill. Valencia oranges became such a successfully cultivated citrus in Southern California that one of its primary growing regions was named Orange County, CA.
Nutritional Value
Valencia oranges are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and folate. They also contain antioxidants that help boost immunity.
Applications
Valencia oranges are most commonly used for their juice but may also be cooked or eaten fresh. Use the juice and zest for marinades, syrups, vinaigrette, cocktails or to flavor sauces and custards. Pair segments with beets, olives, fennel, greens, fresh herbs and cheeses, berries, chiles, seafood and poultry. Use in combination with other citrus, olive oils, salts, and honey. Valencia oranges will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
Geography/History
The original Valencia orange was discovered in Valencia, Spain, hence its given name. It was naturalized in America in the 19th Century. The Valenica orange is believed to be a descendant of another sweet orange that originated in subtropic China, hence its ability to adapt to subtropical climates in addition to coastal temperate regions of California and tropical climates of Florida. The Valencia orange tree is known for its hardiness, its ability to be easily cultivated and its high productivity rate. Without hot days and cool nights, though the fruits do not develop their true orange coloring. Often, the fruits are treated with gas that allows the fruits to produce their signature color. This is common with other fruits as well.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| La Clochette Du Coin | La Jolla CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| El Dorado Lounge | San Diego CA | 858-531-5062 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| American Junkie | San Diego CA | 760-419-2891 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| The Good Seed Food Company | San Diego CA | 818-800-6935 |
| Bolt Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-382-3104 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker | San Diego CA | 541-272-9098 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Hostelling International San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-525-1531 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 858-395-8809 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Bang Bang Bar | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch Bar (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Shout House Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Donut Bar | San Diego CA | 310-488-5667 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Doods Foods-The Tin Can | San Diego CA | 818-335-3485 |
| El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 8582310862 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Swell Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Venissimo Cheese Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-719-5359 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld | ||
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Sidecar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5715 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Bar Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-544-0500 |
| The Patio on Lamont (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| OB Noodle House & Sake Bar | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Et Voilà ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Seven Grand Whiskey Bar | San Diego CA | 858-752-8482 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Striders | San Diego CA | 619-363-7166 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Baja Betty's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Lucky Dutch Juice and Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-228-9859 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| True North Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-291-3815 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Hive Bar & Grill | Wildomar CA | 951-678-0722 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Clara Carlsbad (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Sycamore Den | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| NuNu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Fluxx | San Diego CA | 619-232-8100 |
| Covo La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6721 |
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Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 276 days ago, 6/19/18 Spotter's comments : Valencia Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 464 days ago, 12/13/17 Spotter's comments : Valencia Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 521 days ago, 10/17/17 Spotter's comments : Valencia Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
