Wonderful Halos Mandarins

Our 100% California-grown mandarins are made up of two varieties: Clementines (available November–January) and W. Murcotts (available February–May). They’re both sweet, seedless, and easy to peel, which is why all Halos are bursting with Pure Goodness®.

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Key Attributes of Mandarins
- Small, seedless & easy to peel
- Bright orange color with loose skin
- Sweet & juicy
- Available November through May
The History of Mandarins

The smallest of the mandarins, a Clementine is a hybrid fruit – a cross between a sweet orange and a Chinese mandarin. The origins of the Clementine are unclear. Some believe that it was Father Clement, an Algerian monk, who discovered this unique, natural hybrid in the mandarin garden at his orphanage and named it clementino. However, others claim that the Clementine originated in China much earlier and then migrated to the Mediterranean.

The Clementine was introduced to the United States in 1909. In 1914, it was brought from Florida to California to be grown at the Citrus Research Center in Riverside, California.

W. Murcotts were first imported to California from Morocco in 1985. Their origin is also unclear. Murcotts were made commercially available to California nurseries in 1993.

Did You Know?

Mandarins are also called “zipper oranges” and “kid-glove oranges” because they are so easy to peel.
How to Care For and Store

Mandarins should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Typically, storing them between 45°–48° F is best. They can stay at room temperature for up to one week. If refrigerated, they can last for up to two weeks.
Selecting your Mandarin
- Select a mandarin that is firm and heavy for its size
- Make sure that it doesn’t have soft spots or wrinkled skin
- Check its scent – it should smell good, not rotten or fermented