Our Produce Department receives many unique and distinct citrus varieties weekly. If you’re overwhelmed by all the citrus, ask a Produce staff member for samples! Here are just a few of the varieties we see in stock.

Blood Orange

A mutation of the orange, blood oranges contain anthocyanins, which give them their red pulp. They are also high in antioxidants and have a unique raspberry-like flavor with citrus notes.

Navel Orange

Navel oranges were found in Brazil in 1820. Their name came from their resemblance to navels. They are sweet and juicy and are commonly used for zesting and eaten raw.

Satsuma Mandarin

Mandarin oranges are small, generally sweeter and less acidic than other oranges. They originated in India and picked up the name Mandarin after traveling to China. From there, they were imported across Europe, eventually called tangerines. Sweet and easy to peel, they are a favorite among adults and children. Satsuma mandarins are a hybrid between mandarins and pomelos and are often considered the sweetest among citrus fruits.

Cara Cara Navel

The Cara Cara navel is sometimes mistaken for a blood orange but isn’t. They are less acidic and have a subtle berry undertone. If the acidity of other citrus varieties bothers you, try one of these. Originating in Venezuela, Cara Cara navels are at their peak sweetness in January and February.

Hamlin Orange

Hamlin oranges are an early-season sweet Florida orange. This large, easily peeled fruit is juicy, flavorful, and aromatic, great for juicing, baking, and making marmalades.

Meyer Lemon

Compared to regular lemons, Meyer lemons are smaller, thinner-skinned, and moderately sweet with a tang. Originating in China, Meyer lemons can be substituted in recipes calling for lemon to add a more balanced, sweet flavor.

Ruby Grapefruit

This grapefruit gets its name from its ruby-red flesh coloring. They are juicy and mildly sweet and tart.

T’orange Lemon

The T’Orange lemon has a fresh, clean scent and tastes refreshing. It is often used to make marmalade, jam, and specialty drinks.

Variegated Pink Lemon

These lemons have unique pink flesh with striped skin and were first found as a sport, growing on a Eureka lemon tree. A sport is a genetic trait mutation that can occur from sudden changes in a plant’s branch. A sport may affect many traits of plants and fruit, such as color, shape, or maturity. As this lemon matures, the green stripes fade and become less acidic.

Further Reading

https://www.thespruceeats.com/complete-guide-to-citrus-fruits-4780326