Cara Cara Orange

Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. They are also referred to as Pink and Red navels and were found in Venezuela as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree. They are thought to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange. Cara Cara oranges, which are prized for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, have recently grown in acceptance as specialty fruits are being promoted on social media, raising awareness of the uncommon varieties.

Cara Cara oranges are round to slightly rectangular in shape and medium to large in size, measuring 7 to 10 centimeters in diameter on average. The medium-thick, glossy, and prominently oil gland-covered brilliant orange rind has a pebbly texture. The white pith, which lies beneath the rind's outer layer and has a soft, spongy texture, adheres to the flesh. The flesh exhibits an unusual combination of orange, pink, and red colors and is soft, seedless, and segmented into 10–11 segments by thin membranes.