Organic
Dekopon
"The 'King of Japanese citrus' renowned for its succulent, juicy pulp."
Dekopon is a seedless, juicy, and sweet variant of mandarin oranges. Its loose, easy-to-peel skin encases a succulent and flavorful pulp with a bump at the top, known as the 'nose'.
Also known as
Shiranui/Hallabong/Sumo Citrus®, Shiranui, Dekopon Mandarin
Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Product Details
PLU Code
93632
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › All Sizes
Origin
Known to be originated in Japan, it has spread to various countries such as Korea and the United States for cultivation.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Dekopon
Rich in vitamin C, flavor, and juiciness, Dekopon has become popular globally. This variety is protected by a trademark, ensuring only farmers who follow specific guidelines and processes can label their produce Dekopon.
Nutrition Information
Dekopon is a type of mandarin orange, the nutrition facts are as follows:
Energy 173 kJ per 100g,
Carbohydrates 38.4g per 100g,
Dietary fiber 2.1g per 100g,
Sugars 29g per 100g,
Protein 0.7g per 100g,
Fat 0.2g per 100g,
Vitamin A 10% of the Daily Value (DV) per 100g,
Vitamin C 53% of the DV per 100g,
Folate 8% of the DV per 100g,
Potassium 6% of the DV per 100g,
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 packaging or mesh bags to maintain airflow and 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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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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