Fruit and News of the Week: April 7th

Valencia Oranges
Pleasant Valley Ranch, Springville, CA
Valencia Oranges are considered to be perfect for eating out of hand. Valencia oranges need more time on the tree than other citrus to come to full maturity, which makes them naturally sweet. They are similar to the Navels in appearance and taste. They have a thick skin and a few seeds.Store out of sunlight for 2-4 days on the counter or up to two weeks in the fridge.

Hass Avocado
Sundance Natural, Oceanside, CA
Creamy in texture, nutty in flavor, with a small to medium seed. The Hass skin is easy to peel and darkens from green to purplish-black as it ripens. Store on the counter out of direct sunlight.

Ruby Grapefruit
Sundance Natural, Oceanside, CA
The Grapefruit is said to cross between the Jamaican sweet orange and the Indonesian pomelo, first documented in 1750. Red grapefruit was an accidental discovery of a red fruit growing on a pink grapefruit tree. They are prized for their beautiful color and sweet flesh. Store out of sunlight for 2-4 days on the counter or up to two weeks in the fridge.

Murcott Tangerines
Sundance Natural, Oceanside, CA
Murcott Tangerines are a late season tangerine known for their rich flavor and deeply hued flesh and juice. Their small size and sweet juice makes them a favorite with little ones.Store out of sunlight for 2-4 days on the counter or up to two weeks in

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