Blog 
Typical Sicilian products
Citrus fruits
Sicilian Oranges
Mandarins and Clementines
Citrus
Fruits and Vegetables
Dried Fruits
Exotic Fruits
Sicilian Fruits
Organic Fruit Juice
Herbs and Spices
Mammarancia Selection
Beer and Liquor
Jam and Honey
Sicilian Pistachio
Sicilian Olive Oil
Sweets and Creams
The best oranges: which ones to choose for taste and quality
Oranges are one of the most loved and consumed citrus fruits in the world, but not all varieties are equal. Some are distinguished by their sweetness, others by the amount of juice, and still others by their intense and aromatic taste. If you are wondering which are the best oranges for eating and juicing, in this article you will discover the most valuable varieties and their characteristics.
Best oranges to eat
If you are looking for the perfect orange to enjoy in wedges, you should opt for varieties that have thin skin, sweet flesh and few seeds. Here are the most popular ones:
- Taste: Sweet and mild.
- Peel: Easy to peel, seedless.
- Perfect for: Fresh consumption, salads and desserts.
- Available from: November to January.
- Discover the Navel Oranges.
- Taste: Very sweet, without acidity.
- Peel: Thin and easily removable.
- Perfect for: Those looking for a delicate orange with a unique flavor.
- Available from: January through March.
- Discover the Vanilla Oranges.
- Taste: Sweet with a perfect balance of sugar and acidity.
- Peel: Medium, with red hues.
- Perfect for: Fresh consumption and juicing.
- Available from: December through April.
- Discover the Tarocco Oranges.
Best oranges for juicing
On the other hand, if you were looking for the best oranges for juicing, you should choose varieties that are very juicy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Here are the best ones:
1. Tarocco oranges (perfect for juicing!).
- Why choose them? They have a higher amount of juice than other varieties.
- Taste: Sweet and slightly tart, with a unique flavor profile.
- Learn more about the Tarocco Oranges.
2. Moro oranges
- Why choose them? Intense red flesh and strong flavor.
- Taste: Slightly more bitter than Tarocco.
- Discover the Moro Oranges.
- Why choose them? They are among the most widely used for juicing because of their high juice content.
- Taste: More acidic than blood oranges.
- Available from: April to June.
Juicing oranges: better Navel or Tarocco?
Navel oranges and Tarocco are both excellent, but with substantial differences:
| Feature | Navel oranges | Tarocco Oranges |
| Taste | Sweet, little sour | Sweet with a sour touch |
| Juice | Good, but inferior to Tarocco | Very juicy and aromatic |
| Pulp color | Yellow-orange | Orange with red hues |
| Maturation | November – January | December – April |
| Ideal for | Fresh consumption | Juicing and fresh consumption |
If you are looking for an orange that is sweeter and easier to peel, the Navel is perfect. On the other hand, if you want a juicer , antioxidant-rich juice, choose the Tarocco.
Conclusion
The best oranges depend on your use: if you want to enjoy them in segments, Navel and Vanilla are ideal; if you are looking for an orange perfect for juicing, then Tarocco or Valencia are the best choices.
Discover all our Sicilian Oranges and choose Mammarancia quality!
Read also: