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This ugly member of the Mandarin
or Tangerine family is the sweetest, hence the name
Honey. The flesh is bright orange, extremely juicy and is used
primarily for juice. The skin or rind is a mottled brown
russet to orange with flecks or spots. The skin is loose and
very thin. Honey tangerines are high in vitamin C, and
antioxidants.
Select fruit heavy for size,
firm mature fruits.150 count are best for yield. Avoid fruit
that is soft and puffy. Honey Tangerines come in grades U.S.
Fancy, U.S. #1 Bronze, U.S. Russet, U.S. No 2. Store at 33-38
degrees F.
Pack, standard box 44/48 lbs.
net, 52/56 lbs. gross. Yield for 1 Honey Tangerine yields half
cup juice, or approx. 8 segments.
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