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Organic Navel Oranges

Uses:

Melissa's Organic Navel make a wonderful snack as well as a baking ingredient. Not only very flavorful, Organic Oranges are great treasures organically grown with out synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and preservatives. Melissa's Organic label reads: "Melissa's Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa's Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature." Organic Navel are preferred for reasons of taste, health and the environment. Enjoy fresh oranges out of the hand, grilled with poultry or fish, mixed in salads, squeezed into juice or used as a garnish.

These oranges are characterized by the development of small secondary fruits in the blossom end of the main fruits, small protrusions that look like "belly-buttons". Large fruits with moderately thick, brilliantly colored orange rind that is easy to peel, Navels are firm and heavy for their size. They are seedless, with a superior rich flavor nicely balanced between sugar and acid. These mouth watering delicacies are plump, juicy and sugar-sweet. Separate into segments or cut them into wedges and eat. Fresh California Navels are the best eating orange in the world, they are Mother natures sweetest candy.

This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply). See our Shipping Details page for shipping rates.

Please note: The Arizona Agricultural Department prohibits the shipment of any Citrus fruits into their state.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Melissa’s Organic Navel Oranges are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose firm, shiny skinned fruit heavy for their size. Keep at room temperature for one week or refrigerate for up to one month. Organic produce should not be stacked with non-organic produce.