Organic
Satsuma
"A sweet and seedless citrus treasure."
A small, seedless, and easy-peeling variety of mandarin orange, known for its sweet and juicy flesh.
Also known as
Mikan, Satsuma orange, Mandarin Japanese unshu
Botanical name
Citrus unshiu
Product Details
PLU Code
93029
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › All Sizes
Origin
Japan
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Satsuma
Satsumas are typically harvested between December and May, and are often eaten fresh or used in juices and marmalades.
Nutrition Information
Satsumas are a type of mandarin orange, and here are their nutrition facts per 100 grams serving. Energy is 47 kilocalories, protein is 0.9 grams, fat is 0.2 grams, carbohydrates are 11.9 grams, fiber is 2.4 grams, sugar is 9.2 grams, sodium is 1 milligram, potassium is 126 milligrams, vitamin A is 295 micrograms, vitamin C is 36.4 milligrams, calcium is 37 milligrams, iron is 0.1 milligrams.
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 containers or bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss.
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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