Delta - Originating and primarily grown in South Africa, the Delta common orange is known for being larger than the standard Valencia orange. One of the variety's strengths is that the fruit grows within the canopy of the tree, making the variety less susceptible to adverse weather conditions, thus reducing waste. Though both brix (sugar) and acidity contents are lower than that of the Valencia, the Delta is generally of high quality and is favoured for being almost completely seedless.

Countries of Origin: South Africa

Midknight - This South African discovered variety is known for its exceptionally high juice percentage, fine flavour, near seedlessness and large fruit size. Also in its favour, the Midknight variety matures up to a month earlier than the Valencia variety but is able to remain on the tree just as late.

Countries of Origin: South Africa

Pera - This slightly oval-shaped variety is exclusive to Brazil. In relation to the Valencia the Pera is typically smaller and tends to ripen earlier. A typical harvest in Brazil lasts from June to October . Early season fruit tends to be pale both internally and externally though this colour improves as the season progresses. The Pera's exceptionally high juice content lends itself to processing, though its juice and sugar content tend to be lower than those of the Valencia.

Countries of Origin: Brazil

Salustiana - After Valencia, this is Spain's most important 'blanca' (white) variety. Though the fruit is mature in December, it is not at its best until January and a typical harvest will last until April - the same time at which the Valencia reaches maturity. The Salustiana's flavour is typically fine, rich and sweet and the fruit is almost completely seedless. The popularity has grown as cultivation spreads to Morocco and South Africa.

Countries of Origin: Spain, Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay

Valencia (Valencia Late) - This late-maturing variety is now considered to be the world's most important variety of Orange. It is the principal orange variety of Argentina, Morocco, Uruguay and Southern Africa and holds great importance in Spain, Brazil and Israel. Valencia oranges tend to be medium to large, with a round-oblong shape. Valencia oranges are a favourite of the processing industry due to the extremely high juice content, the full flavour of the juice and the strong colour of the juice. In tropical regions, the flavour, external colour and juice colour are generally weaker than that of the Mediterranean variety.

Countries of Origin: Argentina, Uruguay, Egypt, Spain, Marocco, South Africa, Brazil

Baladi - This Egyptian common orange achieves maturity relatively early during a typical harvest season (pre-Valencia). Characteristically, the Baladi contains moderately good acid and sugar levels but compares unfavourably with other varieties in terms of juice content. When mature, the Baladi's juice attains a strong, full orange. The Baladi is a popular variety for processors due primarily to the favourable blend when mixed with sweeter tropical varieties and also the availability of the fruit- the harvest period for the Egyptian Baladi bridges the gap between Southern Hemisphere and Northern hemisphere production of the Valencia varieties.

Countries of Origin: Egypt

Cadenera - This variety is typically medium to large in size and almost perfectly round. The Cadenera reaches maturity in July and is highly desirable due to it being virtually seedless and having a high juice content. A typical example has fairly thin skin with a good, rich flavour.

Countries of Origin: Argentina

Moro - Originating from the Sanguinello Moscato variety, the Moro is a leading variety in Eastern Sicily. Both the shape and size of the fruit vary and, as such, a typical fruit does not exist. The fruit can be round or oval, with or without a navel and the skin can be smooth or rough. This variety is also reflected in the internal make up of the fruit with the Moro holding the distinction of being the only variety capable of the full colour range from blonde or white all the way through to deep burgundy. Characteristically, the Moro is at its best when harvested between January and March as early fruit tends to be highly acidic while later fruit does not keep as well.

Countries of Origin: Italy

Sanguinello - This variety originates from the oldest blood Sicilian variety, the Sanguigno and the fruit is generally round in shape and achieves a medium to large size. The Sanguinello reaches maturity in January though sometimes later. The Sanguinello fruit is considered superior to that of the Moro, being sweeter, less acidic and generally more consistent. However, it is not as highly desired as the Tarocco which is considered to be the premier blood orange of Italy.

Countries of Origin: Italy

Tarocco - Tarocco is now Italy’s most popular variety of blood orange, having surpassed both the Moro and Sanguinello in importance. There is little consistency in the shape of the fruit and few varieties grow to anything above what would be considered medium. On maturity, the skin develops a strong orange colour but few examples develop any degree of redness other than a slight blush. Though the variety does not reach optimum maturity until January, once full maturity is obtained, a truly excellent flavour is achieved. The juice is rich with a highly desirable balance between sweetness and acidity. Other highly appealing characteristics of the variety are the durability of the fruit and its ability to store on the tree without noticeable decrease in quality and the majority of the fruit being virtually seedless.

Countries of Origin: Italy

Maltaise Sanguine - Grown primarily in Tunisia, Malta and Morocco, the Maltaise Sanguine, semi blood variety is renowned for its exceptional taste, combining the highly desirable qualities of high juice content, almost seedlessness, high sugar (brix) content and adequate acidity. In addition to such favourable qualities, the fruit is exceptionally tender and, despite having a relatively short life ‘on the tree’ does not suffer significantly from post-harvest storage.

Countries of Origin: Malta, Tunisia, Morocco