Have you seen Florida oranges that have red pulp ?

Question

There are oranges with flesh the color of pink grapefruit and the label says CARA CARA. They are delicious but what are they really?

Answer 1

It's a navel orange. (see link)

Oranges
Fresh oranges from California and Arizona are available throughout the year. There are two major varieties, Navels and Valencias. Popular Sunkist® seasonal specialties include the Moro orange (a type of blood orange) and the red Cara Cara navel.

Hey! What's That??
Cara Cara oranges, a type of navel, are also available during the winter months. They are like the familiar Washington navels, but the fruit's interior is dark pink or red. Ask for Cara Caras in specialty produce stores!

Answer 2

I have seen blood oranges. but what you are describing sound different (after looking at the picture, they are not as red as blood oranges.)
here is what I have found:
Red Navel (Cara Cara)

The Red Navel (Cara Cara) tree has a compact growth habit and subtle leaf variegation; the cambium area of fruit stems and bark in some trees is reddish in color. The fruit is attractive in salads due to its near crimson flesh.
Selections available at the Immokalee Foundation:
N-DPI-104(stg-51-11X-E): The Cara Cara Navel (Venezuelan Red Navel) is a red-fleshed navel with internal color comparable to the Flame or Star Ruby grapefruit. Cara Cara was introduced from Venezuela by Dr. Al Krezdorn and was distributed as clean stock by the Florida Department of Agriculture in June 1987. The quality is comparable with other standard navels, and yields may be slightly better. Season is October-November. Fruit size is medium to small, navel opening is quite variable.
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 1999

Cara Cara Orange is also known as the red navel orange, it originated at the Hacienda de Cara Cara in Valencia, Venezuela. Cara Cara Oranges have a bright orange peel and pink - raspberry colored flesh. Its taste is sweet with undertones of sweet-cherry, with a low acid profile. Very juicy and best when eaten fresh out of hand, Cara Caras are also popular with chefs for use in cooked sauces.

Seasonality: Available late December ?March.

Selection & Storage: Choose Cara Cara Oranges that are firm and heavy for their size. Cara Cara Oranges may have a full-colored pink-reddish blush. Avoid blemishes and shriveled or moldy spots. For the juiciest, sweetest fruit, look for Cara Cara Oranges with a sweet, clean fragrance. Store at cool room temperatures for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Preparation: Three medium-sized Cara Cara Oranges equal approximately one pound.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 medium (154g/5.5 ounces)
Servings Per Container
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
0%Total Fat 0g
0%Saturated Fat 0g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
0%Sodium 0mg
7%Total Carbohydrate 21g
28%Fiber 7g
Sugars 14g
Protein1g
30%Vitamin A 150%Vitamin C 2%Calcium 0%Iron * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Answer 3

Blood oranges--just a different variety. It's like apples--there are Delicious, Figi, Macintosh, Granny Smith, etc...

Answer 4

All fruits are fruit and vegetables. A "vegetable" is a plant, any part of which can be used for food.

Answer 5

In the superstore, fruits are usually chosen far too soon. Some are rocks, many are bad. Some of the fresh vegetables are generally right (zucchini, onions, garlic, lettuce, greens, and a few others) so I'd have to go with vegetables.

Answer 6

I have had blood oranges. They are a darkish red. They are very good

Answer 7

Hmm.. the only thing I can think of are blood oranges.

Answer 8

Could be a cross up of orange and grapfruit. I don't know. But they are good!!!