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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.
| Donut Bar | San Diego CA | 310-488-5667 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 ex |
| True North Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-291-3815 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Hive Bar & Grill | Wildomar CA | 951-678-0722 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Clara Carlsbad (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Sycamore Den | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| F6ix | San Diego CA | 619-238-0138 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Fluxx | San Diego CA | 619-232-8100 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Tahona Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| OB Noodle House & Sake Bar | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| The French Oven Bakery and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-857-0040 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| La Clochette Du Coin | La Jolla CA | 619-402-7911 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| NuNu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Baci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| The Land & Water Company Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Mess Hall | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Bang Bang Bar | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 6192970235 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Achilles Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 415-215-5605 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 8582310862 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619269-0288 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Venissimo Cheese Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-719-5359 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Gaslamp Tavern & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-239-3339 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Holiday Inn Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-4747 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Born & Raised (Events) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Patio on Lamont (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Edible Arrangements Poway | Poway CA | 858-748-0500 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| Project Bar and Grill | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach Bar | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| American Junkie | San Diego CA | 760-419-2891 |
| The Swell Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| El Dorado Lounge | San Diego CA | 858-531-5062 |
| Georges at the Cove Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-5702 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| 32 North Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 714-791-8973 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Triton Boat | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| The Good Seed Food Company | San Diego CA | 818-800-6935 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Seven Grand Whiskey Bar | San Diego CA | 858-752-8482 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Lucky Dutch Juice and Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-228-9859 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Et Voilà ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch Bar (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Alchemy Roasters | San Diego CA | 916-718-2606 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 858-395-8809 |
| El Jardin Bar | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Striders | San Diego CA | 619-363-7166 |
| Sidecar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5715 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| WaterBar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Seasons 52 (La Jolla) | San Diego CA | 858-450-1252 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Achilles Coffee Roasters - B St. | San Diego CA | 415-215-5605 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| Sycamore Den Catering | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Doods Foods-The Tin Can | San Diego CA | 818-335-3485 |
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Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 213 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 401 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 458 days ago, 10/17/17 Spotter's comments : Valencia Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
