MANDARINS

Miho Wase or Mihowase is an early-maturing satsuma. It has very good internal quality being juicy and plump, with a mild tang to balance the sweetness and the typical refreshing blandness of a satsuma. The pale orange-coloured rind is very easy to remove, and the internal flesh is an attractive deep orange colour. The fruit has a distinctive rounded shape, with a pronounced ‘nose’ at the stem-end. In many respects, it is similar to Owari satsuma, but is generally smaller and sweeter.

SATSUMA

Description/Taste

Satsuma mandarins have a red-orange, leathery and oily peel known as "zipper skin" as it clings loosely to its flesh that it can be peeled with just a couple of tears. Satsuma mandarins are fragrant and juicy nearly ovoid of seeds. Though the flesh can be firm it is extremely juicy and sweet. Satsumas are perhaps the sweetest tangerine and the sweetest known citrus variety. Satsumas do not temper well with poor handling as their loosely attached skin bruises easily with pressure.

Seasons/Availability

Satsuma tangerines are available fall into late winter.

W. MURCOTT

​

Murcott tangerines are medium-sized, round and slightly flattened at both ends. They are about 5 centimeters in diameter and have a golden orange skin with subtle pebbling. The rind is thin and fragrant and clings to the flesh, making them moderately easy to peel. The pulp is bright orange and juicy with a rich, sweet flavor. Murcott tangerines can be seedless or may have up to a dozen small seeds.

​

Seasons/Availability

Murcott tangerines are available in the winter months.

Nutritional Value

Mucott tangerines are high in vitamins C and A and are a good source of fiber. They contain beneficial minerals like potassium and calcium and the antioxidant beta-carotene, and flavonoids hesperetin and naringenin.

​

Keep up-to-date with all the goings-on at K O Z A CITRUS.