Andy wrote:
> Food > wrote:
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>> On Feb 12, 12:53 pm, Mark > wrote:
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>>> pavane wrote:
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>>>> "John > wrote in message
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>>>> |I think they were juice oranges. Is there such a thing?
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>>>> Yup. Juice oranges are usually valencia, from florida. the califo
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>> rnia
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>>>> navals are pithier, having more stuff to chew and less juice, they
>>>> are eating oranges. navals easier to peel, thicker skin; valencia
>>>> more difficult to peel, thinner skin. all in all i like
>>>> tangerines.
>>>>
>>> They are called "navel" oranges, because they have a navel.
>>> You are correct that Florida grows juice oranges and
>>> California grows mostly table oranges (oranges marketed
>>> as fruit, hence for use on the table). The juice of
>>> navel oranges separates, hence they aren't often used
>>> for juice.
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>> I like juice made from Cali navel oranges much better than the juice
>> from Valencias. Three words, Little Pro Plus.
>>
>> --Bryan
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> Right about now or March the Florida "Honeybelle" tangerines should be at
> the produce market. Much better juice yield, sweeter and orangier than
> navel oranges. They're only in season for about a month.
>
> Andy
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We just bought a bag. They are the best! Low acidity and a great flavor.

Bruce