Imperial Mandarin
"A named mandarin type"
An Imperial market type in the tangerines and mandarins category. Its specific cultivar traits are not established by the available information.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
3432
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › Medium
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Imperial Mandarin
Citrus is a genus of trees and shrubs with extensive hybridization; the genus label does not establish a specific hybrid pedigree or cultivar origin.
Nutrition Information
Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169105, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 53 kcal; Protein: 0.81 g; Fat: 0.31 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 13.34 g; Dietary fiber: 1.8 g; Vitamin C: 26.7 mg; Folate: 16 µg; Total sugars: 10.58 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh mandarins (tangerines). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Well ventilated containers or bags to prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Storage Notes: Chilling injury shows as peel pitting followed by more decay, and late-season fruit are prone to stem-end rind breakdown linked to excessive water loss. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 405-407.
Applies to: fresh mandarins (tangerines).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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