Cara Cara
Oranges · 橙 · 柑
Cara Cara in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Best option: Australia, from storage or late season.
A navel with pink flesh. Sweet and low in acid.
- Look for
- Looks like a navel outside, pink-red inside.
- Best for
- Eating, salads
USA (Navel)AustraliaSouth Africa
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Stored or late season (1)
AU
AustraliaRiverland, Murray Valley
StoredCara Cara grown in Australia
About 3 months since harvest
Skip this month (2)
US·N
USA (Navel)California
Off seasonCara Cara grown in USA
Not shipping now
ZA
South AfricaEastern & Western Cape
Off seasonCara Cara grown in South Africa
Not shipping now
Other oranges varieties
Common questions
- When is Cara Cara oranges in season in Singapore?
- USA (Navel): Jan–Mar; Australia: Jul–Sep; South Africa: Jul–Aug. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Cara Cara is best in October?
- Only stored fruit is available: Australia.
- How do I pick a ripe oranges?
- Weight: Heavy for its size means juicy. Feel: Firm with a little give. Skip soft or spongy ones. Skin: Fine-textured. Green patches are harmless. Smell: Fragrant at the stem end.
- How should I store oranges?
- Counter or fridge. Lasts 1 week out, 2–3 weeks chilled. Store loose rather than in a sealed bag. Mandarins dry out faster than oranges.