Fresh Aussie Navel Oranges
Navel gaze at these bright Australian oranges
Filled with vitamin C, ALDI’s navel oranges are a great snack to ward off a winter cold. Or, on warmer days, nothing beats a freshly sliced wedge of juicy navel orange!
Where do our Navel oranges come from?
ALDI’s low prices don’t reflect taste or quality. Our Navel Oranges are grown in the Riverina district of New South Wales, Mildura in Victoria and Renmark, South Australia.
Meet these zesty trailblazers.
Mildura Fruit Company is a grower’s cooperative with over 120 years of experience and a 25% share of the Aussie orange and citrus market. Every year, they deliver a whopping 170,000 trays from their farms to your tummies! MFC’s a proud trailblazer who’s woven a little market-leading magic into their sustainable packaging, traceability innovation and Dandy Mandy branding.
Juicy facts about navel oranges
When are navel oranges in season in Australia?
It’s no coincidence that Navel Oranges arrive in May. Right in the middle of footy season. They’re the unofficial half-time snack for footy players everywhere. Segmented and shared, they’ll give you an extra kick of energy to get you through a game.
What’s with the belly button on navel oranges?
Sometimes, the truth is really stranger than fiction. That’s not actually a belly button on your Navel Orange. It’s the orange’s twin. Every Navel Orange actually grows a second “twin” fruit opposite its stem. It remains underdeveloped, but from the outside, it resembles a human navel. Hence the name!
Navel oranges are naturally seedless
Navel Oranges are seedless…so how do they grow? Well, they grow from propagation, which is a fancy name for cutting a bit off and planting it to start a new tree. This is how Navel Oranges have spread all around the world – starting with a single tree in a monastery in Brazil, way back in the 1800s. ALDI doesn’t get oranges from Brazil, though. We get ours from local farms all over Australia!'
How long do navel oranges last in the fridge?
Thanks to their thick skin, oranges can last up to two weeks when refrigerated. When oranges are stored at room temperature, they only last between 1-2 days so be sure to keep them in the fridge if you plan to eat them over the span of a week!
Are navel oranges good for making juice?
Navel oranges are delicious when juiced, however, it’s best to consume on the day of squeezing as navel orange juice will become more bitter over time in the fridge. There are many different methods to making OJ, but these are the three main techniques:
1. Manual juicing – cut the orange into halves, remove seeds with a knife, squeeze the halves into a jug (use gloves to protect the skin)
2. Using a electric juicer – remove the skins of the orange and cut into pieces small enough to fit into the juicer, retrieve juice in a jug.
3. Juicing in a blender – Skin and de-seed your oranges, place the segments into the blender and cover the segments with water, blend and pour juice straight into serving glasses.
What are some unique orange recipes that I should try?
Oranges are wonderful enjoyed as a simple segment, but the juice, flesh and zest of an Australian orange can be used in many exciting culinary ways! Whether you’re wanting to add some sweet zest to a cake or looking for something to cut through the salty taste of a dish, navel oranges are a perfect choice. Check out our orange recipes for some cooking inspiration.
