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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Minneola Tangelo |
| Scientific name | Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| Produce subcategory | Hybrid Citrus |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3107 |
| PLU — organic | 93107 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_10000 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minneola | 100% | Distinctive bell-shaped neck; deep red-orange, glossy skin; easy to peel; very juicy, sweet-tart flavor; few seeds (often seedless, especially when grown in isolation); ripens late winter to early spr |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 38°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: Avoid storing with high ethylene producers.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producing, low ethylene sensitive. Compatible with most produce, but should not be stored with strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady to increasing, driven by unique flavor profile and easy-peel characteristics.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Minneola | 80% |
| Orlando | 15% |
| Other Tangelos | 5% |
Pack sizes
- Count 88
- Count 100
- Count 125
- Count 140
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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