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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Mandarin Orange |
| Scientific name | Citrus reticulata |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4056 |
| PLU — organic | 94056 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4761 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clementine (e.g., Nules, Fina) | 38% | Small, seedless, very easy-to-peel, sweet, juicy. Early season. Often marketed as ‘Cuties’ or ‘Halos’ (along with W. Murcott). |
| W. Murcott Afourer (Nadorcott) | 32% | Medium size, seedless (when isolated), easy-to-peel, very sweet, rich flavor. Late season. Also marketed as ‘Cuties’ or ‘Halos’. |
| Satsuma (e.g., Owari, Okitsu Wase) | 12% | Medium size, seedless, very easy-to-peel, mild sweet flavor, cold-hardy. Very early season. Delicate skin. |
| Shiranui (Dekopon / Sumo Citrus) | 7% | Large, distinctive ‘top knot,’ seedless, extremely sweet, easy-to-peel, juicy. Premium market. Late season. |
| Gold Nugget | 4% | Medium size, seedless, easy-to-peel, rich sweet-tart flavor, bumpy skin. Late season. |
| Pixie | 3% | Small to medium, seedless, easy-to-peel, mild sweet flavor. Late season. Known for being truly seedless. |
| Honey (Murcott) | 2% | Medium size, very sweet, juicy, seedy, somewhat harder to peel. Mid-late season. Declining in popularity due to seeds. |
| Dancy | 1% | Medium size, deep orange color, rich tart-sweet flavor, seedy, moderately easy to peel. Early-mid season. Classic ‘tangerine’ flavor, but largely replaced by seedless varieties. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Non-climacteric fruit, does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can cause degreening of rind, which may be desired for some varieties but can also lead to quality loss if overdone.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producers, low ethylene sensitivity, requires high humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by convenience, health perception, and snackability.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| W. Murcott Afourer | 35% |
| Clementine | 30% |
| Satsuma | 15% |
| Tango | 10% |
| Other Varieties | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 2lb bag
- 3lb bag
- 5lb bag
- 25lb carton
- 40lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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