Organic
Imperial Citrus
"Nature's candy, bursting with juicy goodness."
A premium and sweet variety of citrus fruit known for its vibrant orange color and juicy segments.
Also known as
Seedless Mandarin, Symons Citrus
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93431
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › Small
Origin
Australia, China, Italy, Spain, and the United States
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Imperial Citrus
Imperial citrus fruits are widely cultivated in regions with subtropical climates and are a staple during winter months due to their high vitamin C content.
Nutrition Information
Imperial citrus nutritional facts per 100 grams serving are approximately as follows:
Energy 32 kcal
Carbohydrates 8.2 grams
Fiber 2.3 grams
Sugar 1.7 grams
Protein 0.7 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 132 milligrams
Vitamin A 37 micrograms
Vitamin C 53 milligrams
Folate 10 micrograms
Calcium 22 milligrams
Iron 0.2 milligrams
Phosphorus 17 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
Well-ventilated boxes or bags
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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