


It’s a semi-seedless variety that originated in the Satsuma province of Japan and is considered to be one of the sweetest citrus fruits. Satsuma: This mandarin-pomelo hybrid has a higher proportion of pomelo in its genome than other types of mandarins.The loose, leathery skin makes it much easier to peel than most other mandarin hybrids. It is super sweet and seedless and has a very thin rind and pith. Clementine: This is the smallest type of mandarin orange and a couple of them can fit in the palm of your hand.It’s generally more tangy than a mandarin, and has a characteristic “nipple” at the stem. So, you can see where its name comes from. Tangelo: This distinctive fruit is on the larger side of all the small oranges, and is believed to be a hybrid of a Citrus reticulata variety (such as tangerine or mandarin) and a Citrus maxima variety (such as pomelo or grapefruit).They have slightly tougher skins, and their flavor is a little less sweet. Sometimes, you’ll find tangerine-grapefruit hybrids labeled and sold as tangerines as well.

Tangerine: Tangerines refer to a group of several distinct mandarin-pomelo hybrids.They also have thinner and looser skins that make them easier to peel. (Yes, it’s the grandmother!) Mandarins are typically smaller and sweeter than oranges, with a slightly flattened shape.

