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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Satsuma Mandarin |
| Scientific name | Citrus unshiu |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| Produce subcategory | Mandarin |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3035 |
| PLU — organic | 93035 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1804 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Owari Satsuma | 35% | One of the oldest and most widely planted Satsuma varieties in the US, particularly in the Gulf Coast. Known for excellent flavor, easy-to-peel, seedless fruit. Good cold hardiness. Ripens late fall t |
| Miyagawa Wase Satsuma | 25% | A very popular early-ripening variety (late September/October). Produces large, juicy, and sweet fruit. Less cold hardy than Owari, but highly valued for its early season availability. |
| Okitsu Wase Satsuma | 15% | Another significant early-ripening variety, often maturing just before or with Miyagawa Wase. Known for good fruit quality and consistent production. Fruit is slightly smaller than Miyagawa. |
| Seto Satsuma | 8% | A mid-season ripening variety known for its excellent flavor and good fruit size. Offers good cold hardiness, making it suitable for various growing regions. |
| Kuno Satsuma | 5% | A mid-to-late season variety producing good quality fruit, often with a slightly deeper orange color. Reliable producer. |
| Brown Select Satsuma | 3% | A selection from Owari, known for slightly earlier ripening and good fruit quality. Shares the good cold hardiness of its parent. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.03 uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.05) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Satsumas are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can cause degreening but may also lead to rind senescence and increased susceptibility to decay.
Mixed-load compatibility
Group A (non-ethylene producing, non-odor producing/absorbing)
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by convenience and health benefits; strong demand for seedless varieties.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Satsuma | 20% |
| Clementine | 35% |
| W. Murcott Afourer | 25% |
| Tango | 10% |
| Other Mandarins | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 25 lb carton
- 40 lb carton
- 2 lb bag
- 3 lb bag
- 5 lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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