Kinnow Mandarin

Scientific Binomial Name: Citrus reticulata

Selection Information

Usage: Eaten out of hand, juice

Selection: Good-quality mandarins will be firm to slightly soft, heavy for its size and smooth-skinned with no deep grooves. The coloring will be deep orange to almost red.

Avoid: Avoid product with soft spots, dull and faded coloring or rough and bumpy skin.

Seasonal Information

Available January through April from California, Arizona and Florida.

Kinnow Mandarin Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Kinnow Mandarin (109g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Potassium 200mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2%	Vitamin C 110%
Calcium 4%	Iron 2%
Thiamin 6%	Riboflavin 2%
Folate 8%	Pantothenic Acid 4%
Phosphorus 2%	Zinc 0%
Magnesium 2%	Selenium 0%
Copper 2%	Manganese 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Kinnow Mandarins are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and an excellent source of Vitamin C.

Mandarin Tips & Trivia

Tangelos are a cross between a pomelo and the mandarin orange. Minneolas can be identified by the knob-like formation at the stem end and their deep orange color.
Mandarins are a cross between a tangerine and an orange.
Tangerines have a deep orange color and a pebbly-textured peel that is easy to remove.