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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Ugli Fruit |
| Scientific name | Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| Produce subcategory | Tangelo |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4205 |
| PLU — organic | 94205 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7718 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugli Fruit | 100% | A natural tangelo hybrid known for its distinctive ‘ugly’ appearance with rough, thick, greenish-yellow skin that is easy to peel. The flesh is very juicy, sweet, and aromatic, with a mild tang and le |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 29.3°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Ugli fruit is non-climacteric and does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure is generally not detrimental to quality, but can be used for degreening if desired.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; avoid highly odor-sensitive items if strong citrus aroma is a concern.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly increasing, driven by specialty fruit interest
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Ugli Fruit | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb case
- 40 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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