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The Maltaise orange, like all sweet oranges, belongs to the Rutaceae family, the Citreae tribe, the Citrinae sub-tribe and the genus Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Tanaka classification).

Known as the "Queen of Oranges", it is regarded as the best sweet orange in the world.

Its medium size and slightly oval shape, its skin is easily removed, its tender and juicy flesh, its particularly pleasant taste, sweetness balanced by a good level of acidity make it a single orange that deserves its worldwide reputation .

Harvested by hand, Maltaise de Tunisia undergoes no chemical treatment after harvest usually begins in late January early February and extends to the end of March beginning of April.

Although their name might mislead on their provenance, Maltaise oranges are truly Tunisian.