Mandarins
Mandarins are commonly known as an easy to eat fruit. They boast a juicy and sweet flavour. There are different varieties and sizes of mandarins, ranging from small to almost the size of an orange. Mandarins are a great snack for kids as they are easy to peel and have small segments, which pull apart easily.
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Eating fresh on their own or added to salads. Also used in savoury and sweet dishes. |
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Nutrition:
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Good source of vitamin C
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| Store: |
At room temperature alternatively store in the fridge |
Hickson Mandarins have a tender and soft flesh with a sweet citrus taste. They are medium in size with few pips; they are bright orange and are easy to peel.
Available: June to August
Imperial Mandarins have a sweet firm flesh and are small to medium in size. Their skin colour varies from pale orange to bright orange.
Available: April to July
Murcott Mandarins have a glossy yellow-orange coloured skin. Their flesh is very sweet and has a thin and tight fitting type of skin. They are a medium sized fruit.
Available: August to October