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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Calamansi |
| Scientific name | Citrus x microcarpa |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1241 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 5.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Calamansi / Calamondin | 80% | The most common commercial form. Small, round fruit with green skin ripening to orange-yellow. Extremely sour, highly aromatic, used extensively for juice, condiments, and cooking. High yield. |
| Philippine Calamansi (Local Selection) | 10% | Refers to the common, often slightly variable, selections grown in the Philippines, a major source of imported calamansi. Fruits are typical calamansi, sometimes with minor regional variations in acid |
| Florida Calamansi (Local Selection) | 5% | Represents the common selections grown in Florida, a domestic source for the US market. Fruits are typical calamansi, adapted to the Florida climate. |
| Variegated Calamansi / Calamondin | 3% | Primarily grown for its ornamental variegated foliage (green and cream), but produces edible fruit similar to the standard type, though sometimes slightly smaller. Niche market for fruit. |
| Centennial Calamansi / Calamondin | 2% | A specific named variegated cultivar, known for its distinctive foliage. Fruits are edible and similar to standard calamansi, often used in ornamental settings but occasionally sold for fruit. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 28.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Calamansi is a non-climacteric fruit and does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure is generally not beneficial and can potentially lead to quality deterioration if other factors are not optimal.
Mixed-load compatibility
Citrus (low ethylene producers, sensitive to chilling)
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 growing interest in Asian cuisine, specialty beverages, and unique flavor profiles.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Calamansi | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
- 20 lb case
- 1 lb bag
- 2 lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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