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Cara Cara
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Cara Cara is a pink-fleshed navel discovered in Venezuela—seedless, low-acid sweet, with berry-cherry undertones and rosy segments that surprise in a peel. Outer rind looks like a standard navel; the drama is inside. Popular as a premium winter table orange. Snack and segment for colour; juice for pastel pink glasses. Less sharp than many navels. Handle as a navel for peeling ease. Home cooks who specialise in Fresh Snacking often keep Cara Cara on a shortlist because Pink Navel character shows clearly on the plate.
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History
Cara Cara was discovered at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela as a navel mutation.
California growers commercialised Cara Cara for US premium markets.
Retail demand for pink-fleshed navels expanded plantings.
Cara Cara became a widely recognised specialty navel name.