Organic
Honey/Murcott Citrus
"Sweet, juicy, and easy to peel."
A seedless and easy-peeling variety of citrus fruit, sweet and juicy, considered among the juiciest of all mandarins.
Also known as
Murcott, Mandarin, Tango
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93430
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › Large
Origin
Australia, later in the USA, especially in California, and Florida.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Honey/Murcott Citrus
The Honey or Murcott mandarin is a popular and early-maturing variety of mandarin, originally grown in Australia, later in California and Florida, characterized by easy-to-peel skin, many oil glands and sweet juicy characteristics of its flesh.
Nutrition Information
The Honey/Murcott Citrus is a combination of the Honey variety of mandarin and the Murcott variety of tangor, offering a sweet and tangy flavor profile. The nutrition facts are as follows:
Energy: about 46 kcal per 100g serving
Carbohydrates: approximately 11.75 g, mainly in the form of natural sugars
Protein: 0.85 g
Fat: less than 0.2 g
Honey/Murcott Citrus also contains fiber, vitamin A, and various B vitamins. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing around 53 mg per 100g serving. Additionally, it contains minerals such as potassium and calcium, as well as water content of approximately 87%.
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
Ventilated bags, breathable 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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