Mandarin Orange

About
A loose-skinned orange category that includes several varieties. They all have skins that easily slip off the fruit, sometimes referred to as "zipper-skinned."

Varieties
Clementine
This tiny orange has a thin peel and a tangy, sweet, red-orange flesh that is usually seedless.

Mineola
These are easily recognized by the knob-like formation on the stem end. They have few, if any, seeds and are exceptionally sweet.

Tangelo
A juicy, sweet-tart citrus with few seeds that takes its name from the fact that its a cross between the tangerine and the pomelo.

Tangerine
It has a thick, rough skin and sweet flesh. It was named for the city of Tangier, Morocco.

Temples
A cross between a tangerine and an orange. They are spicy-sweet and very juicy.

Availability
• Mineola - December through April.
• Temples - January through March.

Nutrition Information:
• Low fat
• Very low sodium
• Cholesterol free
• Good source of fiber
• High in vitamin C
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Additional Information
• From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia