Mandarin Orange/Yongchun Lukan

Product Description

A mandarin orange is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. The fruits are prized around the world for their easily removed peels and sweet, zesty flavor. The roots of the mandarin orange appear to lie in China and Southeast Asia, where the fruit has been bred and cultivated for centuries. The fruits are named for the rich orange robes of the Mandarins, high ranking court officials in classical Chinese culture. The color of the fruits closely mimicked the robes, and the fruits were traditionally reserved for the consumption of the upper echelons of society. Associated with good fortune by the Chinese, it is a significant feature of local Chinese New Year celebrations. Lukan are primarily produced in Fujian province. YongChun County had the largest planting of lukan. The second largest producer of lukan is Zhangzhou County. China primarily exports lukans from Xiamen. Physical Appearance: Fruits are globose to oblate in shape with a shiny skin that can come in color from orange to deep, nearly reddish orange. Fruits are globose to oblate in shape, thin skin but discolor, weakened areas of skin around the stem end or . Flavor / Texture Profile: The skin is thin, peels easily and encloses flesh that is separated in 9 to *5 segments. The segments are covered with a very thin, edible transparent skin. The flesh is pale orange in colour, sweet, sour and juicy. Seeds, if present, are small, oblong and inedible. Availability: Mid November to February Late October to February Best Time to Eat: Mandarins are at their best when consumed as fresh as possible. Most frequently eaten out of hand, with no enhancements necessary. Storage: Can be stored for ****8 days when refrigerated at home. Size:****0mm /****5mm /****0mm /****5mm /****0mm Packing:Each piece of mandarin orange will be packed in red plastic bag for inner packing and carton, gift box or basket for its outer packing. Weight:4kg/carton, 5kg/carton, 8kg/carton, *0kg/carton