Table oranges or juice oranges? Why true quality isn't measured by the peel or the size
Traditionally, the fruit trade has taught us to look for a very specific aesthetic standard: a large orange, deep orange in colour and with a perfect peel. Those that strayed even slightly from this perfect pattern were usually classed straight away as "juice oranges", relegating them to a supposed second category or lower quality.
However, as we have already shared on other occasions on our blog (see Ugly oranges), for years the values that really matter when judging an orange have been left out of the equation: genuine flavour, freshness and the absence of chemical treatments after harvest.
Beauty (and quality) is on the inside
We know that we often eat with our eyes first. However, we are convinced —and we know that more and more consumers think the same way every day— that looks should never compromise the real quality of what we eat.
For us, what makes the difference in a good orange is:
- Real freshness: fruit picked at its optimum point of ripeness.
- Genuine flavour: natural sweetness and acidity, the way they used to be.
- Zero artificial treatments: no waxes or chemical products added after harvest to alter their appearance or artificially extend their shelf life.
Our philosophy: all our oranges are top quality
That is why in our project we make no distinction between "table oranges" and "juice oranges".
Although we set aside for industry any pieces that are too small or that show damage that could affect how well the fruit keeps, in our boxes you will find the reality of the orchard: oranges of different sizes and, sometimes, with the odd natural mark on the skin.
We guarantee that those small cosmetic marks never affect the inside. When you open each box, you can be completely sure that you are receiving fruit that is 100% fresh, 100% natural and with the best possible flavour.
Want to taste the difference?
Discover the true flavour of freshly picked oranges, straight from the orchard to your table, with no middlemen and no artificial treatments.