There are several popular types of mandarins, including satsuma mandarins, or Citrus unshiu. Rather, they’re oblong, resembling a sphere with a flattened top and bottom.

Though they share an orange exterior, mandarins are a different species of citrus from oranges, which belong to Citrus sinensis ( 3). You may hear mandarins referred to as “mandarin oranges,” but this is not an accurate description. As they ripen, they change from a deep green to their recognizable orange color and grow to a width of about 1.6–3 inches (4–8 cm) ( 1, 2). Mandarins grow on flowering small- to moderately-sized citrus trees. Their peel is deep-orange, leathery, and protects the sweet, juicy segments inside. It’s believed they originated in ancient China, which is how they got their name. 9.99 New Generation Produce aisle:citrus dept:fruits filter:Vegan filter:Vegetarian fresh_item fs-only zone-fri add-to-cart 40511170674854 Default Title 6.99 9.99 ///shopifycloud/shopify/assets/no-image-2048-5e88c1b20e087fb7bbe9a3771824e743c244f437e4f8ba93bbf7b11b53f7824c.Mandarins belong to the Citrus genus. They are known for being oval-shaped and having a flat spot on the top and bottom. Clementine are generally slightly smaller than tangerines and are easier to peel because the skin is thinner.

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