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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Blood Orange |
| Scientific name | Citrus sinensis |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| Produce subcategory | Orange |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3108 |
| PLU — organic | 93108 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1800 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 7.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Moro | 55% | The most commercially significant blood orange in the US market. Known for its deep crimson, almost black, flesh and skin blush. Distinctive berry-like flavor, often described with notes of raspberry |
| Tarocco | 35% | Originating from Italy, Tarocco is highly prized for its exceptional sweetness and juicy, seedless flesh. Its color is less intense than Moro, typically showing streaks of ruby red rather than solid c |
| Sanguinello | 8% | Another Italian variety, Sanguinello is characterized by its reddish-orange skin with a deep red blush and a richly colored, streaky red flesh. It has a sweet, slightly tart flavor and is often seedle |
| Sanguinelli | 2% | A Spanish variety, very similar to Sanguinello in appearance and flavor profile. It features deep red flesh with a sweet, juicy taste and few seeds. The rind often shows a deep red blush. Late-season |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Blood oranges are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can cause degreening of the rind, which is undesirable for fruit with red pigmentation.
Mixed-load compatibility
Good (non-odor producing, low ethylene production/sensitivity)
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary interest, health benefits, and unique aesthetic appeal.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.7 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Moro | 60% |
| Tarocco | 30% |
| Sanguinello | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 2lb bag
- 3lb bag
- 5lb bag
- 25lb carton
- 40lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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