Organic
Mandarin/Royal
"Nature's tiny, tart, and sweet delight"
A small and juicy citrus fruit, easy to peel with loose, easily removable skin, and a sweet-tart flavor.
Also known as
Loquat, Mandarins, Satsumas, Tangerines, Clementines
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94455
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Southeast Asia, specifically China, now widely cultivated in Brazil, Argentina, China, Japan, and the United States.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Mandarin/Royal
Has a flat bottom, and the segments are easily separable to be eaten fresh or peeled, making them popular for salads and desserts.
Nutrition Information
Mandarin/Royal, per 100 grams, contains approximately 87 grams of water, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 9.2 grams of carbohydrates. It has 37 kilocalories of energy. Mandarin/Royal also contains various vitamins and minerals, such as 0.5 milligrams of vitamin A, 0.04 milligrams of vitamin B1, 0.02 milligrams of vitamin B2, 0.3 milligrams of niacin, 21 milligrams of vitamin C, and 12 milligrams of calcium.
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, ideally in mesh bags or containers to maintain humidity and airflow
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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