Tangelo

Citrus × aurantium

fruit

A bright orange citrus, recognizable by its little neck, very juicy and sweet-tart, peeling almost like a mandarin.

Origin

Florida (cross of mandarin and grapefruit)

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

The white threads are eaten; the zest too, from an organic or untreated fruit.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Minneola, the best-selling variety, was released in 1931 by a Florida research station.