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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Cara Cara Orange |
| Scientific name | Citrus sinensis |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| Produce subcategory | Orange |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3107 |
| PLU — organic | 93107 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1699 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cara Cara Navel Orange | 100% | A seedless navel orange with distinctive pinkish-red flesh, low acidity, and a sweet, slightly berry-like flavor. It is easy to peel and known for its high lycopene content, which gives it its unique |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 37.4°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: Cara Cara oranges are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can lead to accelerated senescence and decay.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producers/low ethylene sensitive
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 consumer preference for unique flavor and color profiles, and perceived health benefits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Cara Cara | 7% |
| Navel (Standard) | 60% |
| Valencia | 25% |
| Other Oranges | 8% |
Pack sizes
- 40 lb carton
- 38 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
- 10 kg carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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