Blood Orange

Selection Information

Usage: Use as you would any orange.

Selection: Also called pigmented orange or moro orange, good-quality Blood oranges should be firm and heavy for their size. Select thin-skinned oranges with smooth, finely-textured skin. The flavor of this orange has raspberry and strawberry overtones, and is less acidic than other oranges.

Avoid: Avoid product with soft spots, dull and faded coloring or rough, grooved or wrinkled skin.

Seasonal Information

Blood oranges are available from California mid-December through March.

Blood Orange Nutritional Information

Serving Size:1 medium orange (154g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Potassium 260mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	7%
Dietary Fiber 7g	28%
Sugars 14g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2%	Vitamin C 130%
Calcium 6%	Iron 2%
Thiamin 8%	Riboflavin 4%
Niacin 2%	Vitamin B6 4%%
Folate 15%	Pantothenic Acid 4%
Phosphorus 2%	Iodine 2%
Magnesium 4%	Selenium 2%
Copper 4%	Manganese 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Blood Orange

Selection Information

Seasonal Information

Blood Orange Nutritional Information

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