Smaller and flatter than an orange, tender soft sweet flesh with loose orange skin and small pips. Easy to peel and 8 -10 segments. Member of the citrus family with a sweet/acid flavour.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Choose fruit with glossy skin and fine texture and feels heavy for their size. Avoid soft spots. A loose feel and puffy appearance is normal due to the easy-to-peel skin.

Room temperature or under refrigeration.

Nutritional Value

Mandarins are an excellent source of vitamin C and a useful source of dietary fibre.