Sha Tang Tangerine

What is Sha Tang Tangerine?

Tangerine, also know as mandarin, are a type of citrus fruit.

Tangerines have numerous varieties, with varying shapes, are smaller than orange.

The tangerines are distinguished from other citrus fruits by their loose peel and easy-to-separate sections.

Tangerines grow on trees. Tangerine trees grow best in subtropical environment where the nights are cool. A mature tree is usually 15 and 20 feet tall.

Sha Tang tangerines are bright orange in color and have a distinctive sweet flavor, as it name suggests.

It is named ‘Sha Tang’, which means sugar in the Mandarin dialect of Chinese, due to its high sugar content and excellent flavor.

Origin Of Sha Tang Tangerine

Tangerines are said to have originated in Asia, around southern China, Indochina and Japan.

Peak tangerine season is short, lasting from November to January.

China produces more tangerines than any other country.

Sha Tang tangerines are mostly produce in Guangdong province, China.

The major producing area are from Wenzhuo county, Nafeng county and Sihui county.

Sihui county had famously produced the best quality of Sha Tang Tangerine for past decade .

SHA TANG TANGERINE 沙糖桔

Sha Tang tangerine is smaller and round in shape, has a thinner rind and sections that may be readily separated.

Flavor / Texture Profile:

The skin is thin, peels easily and encloses flesh that is separated in 5 to 9 segments. The segments are covered with a very thin, edible transparent skin. The flesh is pale orange in colour, sweet and juicy. Seeds, if present, are small, oblong and inedible.

The fruit has higher soluble solids than sweet oranges. Because of this, the unique texture reminds us of biting into a very tender steak. It is amazing and blessed with a high sugar content and excellent flavor.

End October to January.

Best Time to Eat:

Sha Tang tangerines 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 14-18 days when refrigerated at home.

Size:

3mm to 5mm

Packing:

10kg per carton

Pre-pack Specs:

454g x 16 punnet per carton

Nutrition Facts:

Sha Tang tangerines are a good source of vitamin C, folate and beta-carotene. They also contain some potassium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B2 & B3

Uses:

Tangerine flavor is used in bottled juice or Gatorade soft drinks, and the fresh fruit can be used in salads, desserts and main dishes. It is, however, most commonly eaten out hand.

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