Cara Cara oranges are a specialty navel orange variety with vibrant pink-red flesh and a distinctive sweet-tart flavor. These medium to large oranges have a smooth, easy-to-peel orange rind and seedless, juicy flesh ranging from pink to orange-red hues. The coloring comes from natural lycopene, the same powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes and watermelons.

Cara Cara oranges are sweeter and less acidic than standard navel oranges, with a complex flavor profile featuring hints of berries including strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, and blackberry, along with subtle floral notes of rose. The flesh is tender, succulent, and juice-saturated when ripe. These oranges are ideal for fresh eating straight out of hand, segmented into salads and grain bowls, added to breakfast dishes, or used in cooking applications such as marmalades, glazes, sauces, and baked goods.

Nutrition per serving (1 medium orange, approximately 140g): 80 calories, 1g protein, 19g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 0g fat. Cara Cara oranges provide 150% of the daily value of vitamin C, 20% more vitamin C than standard navel oranges, and 30% more vitamin A. They are an excellent source of folate, potassium, and the antioxidant lycopene. These oranges are fat-free, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free.