Organic
Honey Murcott
"Sweetness in its simplest form."
A sweet and juicy mandarin variety, known for its high sugar content and loose, easy-to-peel skin.
Also known as
Murcott honey, Honey mandarin
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93428
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › Small
Origin
United States, primarily Florida and California; also widely cultivated in Australia and China.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Honey Murcott
Rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and antioxidants, Honey Murcott mandarins are a popular choice for fresh consumption and juicing.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Honey Murcott mandarins per 100 grams serving are
Energy 32 kilocalories
Carbohydrate 8 grams
Fiber 0.5 gram
Protein 0.71 gram
Fat 0.15 gram
Vitamin A 6 nanograms
Vitamin C 36.4 milligrams
Potassium 166 milligrams
Folate 10 micrograms
Water content 90.6 grams
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 cartons or bins to prevent moisture accumulation
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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PLU Reference
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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