Mandarin

Description

Mandarins are small fruits with a thin, easily peelable skin in a vibrant orange color and segmented, juicy flesh. Their flavor is delicately sweet and sour with an aromatic citrus note, making them refreshing both raw and in preserves. Their appearance and scent are easily recognizable — they often have a flattened shape and thin membranes between the segments. Mandarins provide significant amounts of vitamin C, fiber, folates, and antioxidants while being low in calories, which supports immunity, skin condition, digestion, and cardiovascular health. In the kitchen, they are suitable as a snack, an addition to salads, desserts, jams, dressings, marinades, and glazes for meats, as well as for cocktails and cheeses. To maintain freshness, store whole fruits in a cool, ventilated place or in the refrigerator in a perforated bag; avoid moisture and store unpeeled, as peeled ones lose freshness more quickly.