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Origin: Valencia
Variety: ORRY
Caliber: M
Category: EXTRA
Units/kg: 7
.Mandarins belong to the Rutaceae family, the Citrus genus, and the aurantioideas subgenus. Mandarins are the most consumed citrus fruit in the world. They are cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates, as they do not tolerate low temperatures. It is proven that the consumption of citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits... protect primarily against colds, due to their high content of vitamin C. and have other powerful benefits. The main mandarin-producing countries are: Brazil, USA, China, Mexico, Spain, India, Iran, Italy, and Argentina. In Spain, the top producer is the Valencian Community, followed by Andalusia, Murcia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands.
Properties/Health of Mandarins
Varieties/Season of Mandarins
Mandarin Recipes
Mandarins contain 88% water, Carbohydrates, and a lot of Fiber. They are excellent for weight loss diets mainly due to the citric acid they contain, among others. They help burn fat.
Mandarins contain:
Vitamins: Lots of C, Provitamin A, and in smaller amounts B1, B2, B3, B6.
Immune system: Strengthens defenses, red and white blood cell production. Resistance to infections.
Cardiovascular problems, degenerative diseases.
Cough, colds, flu.
Obesity problems.
Prevents proper fetal formation during pregnancy.
Pregnant and lactating women.
Antiseptic properties in urinary and digestive tracts.
Anti-inflammatory.
Vision, hair, nails.
Collagen, bones, teeth.
Should not be consumed by: individuals with digestive problems: gastritis, hiatal hernia, acidity, ulcers; kidney diseases, or kidney stones.
There are over 1,600 species in the Rutaceae family and only 20 species in the Citrus genus. There are 4 basic varieties of mandarins: satsumas, clementines, clemenvillas, and hybrids. Here are the characteristics of the most common mandarins in each variety found in markets:Satsumas: they have a mild flavor but are the first to arrive in the market.
Okitsu/Owari: few seeds, medium size, good flavor, good preservation. One of the first of the season.
Clausellina: low quality, mild flavor, one of the first of the season.
Clementines: good flavor, easy to peel.
Marisol: good size, good peel color, lots of juice, mild flavor, also one of the first of the season.