Mandarin
"Tangerine-Type Citrus"
A citrus fruit in the tangerine and mandarin category. The specific variety and shipment origin are not specified.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
4055
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Mandarin
Citrus is a genus of trees and shrubs with extensive hybridization; this broad identity does not establish a particular hybrid pedigree.
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
Breathable bags, ventilated containers, or wax-coated boxes
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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