Valencia Orange is globally known as the King of Juice Oranges and is frequently referred to as the Summer Orange as its a premier summer-harvest sweet citrus variety celebrated worldwide for its exceptional juice content, vibrant color, and refreshing balance of sweetness and acidity.

Physical Characteristics

Appearance: Medium to large in size (about 2.7 to 4 inches in diameter), round to slightly oval. It features a thin, golden-orange rind with a slightly rough or leathery texture, which can sometimes turn partially green in warm weather through a natural process called “re-greening”.

Flesh: Tender, succulent, deep yellow-orange flesh divided into 10 to 12 segments, typically containing between 1 to 6 small seeds.

Season: Available primarily from spring through summer (March to September), making it unique as the major orange variety harvested during warmer months.

Flavor Profile

Taste: Wonderfully juicy with a vibrant, well-balanced sweet-tart flavor. It has a slightly higher crisp acidity than Navel oranges, which keeps the rich sweetness bright, lively, and refreshing.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

Calories: Low in calories, with a single medium fruit providing around 59 to 60 calories.

Vitamin C: Delivers an outstanding daily dose (over 100% of the recommended value, roughly 58 mg) to strengthen immune function and promote healthy skin.