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Minneola Tangelos
Inventory, 21 lbs : 0
This item was last sold on : 07/30/10

Grower

Beck Grove

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Seasons/Availability
Look for Minneola Tangelos beginning in September possibly stretching into April.

Current Facts
The bell-shaped protrusion of the minneola tangelo has contributed to its sometimes marketing name of "Honeybell", especially in the gift fruit aspect, but this tangelo's proper name remains "Minneola". Robert and Helene Beck of Beck Grove produce extraordinary organic Minneolas at Fallbrook, California.

Description/Taste
Quite large and a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit, the sweet and delicious deep red-orange minneola tangelo, sometimes spelled mineola, is easily recognized by its characteristic slightly elongated "neck" on one end. At its peak of maturity, its pebbly peel turns to a very attractive bright reddish-orange color. Generally three to three and a half inches in diameter and looking much like a tangerine, this handsome tasty fruit is easy to peel, has a high juice content and is considered the most popular of all the tangelos.

Nutritional Value
Tangelos are excellent sources of vitamin C plus provide dietary fiber.

Applications
An ideal dessert fruit and excellent for fresh eating or adding to fruit and vegetable salads, segments perk up coleslaw or tuna salad. The attractive minneola tree also makes a lovely dooryard ornamental. Refrigerate for longer storage.

Geography/History
Minneola tangelos are a Duncan grapefruit x Dancy tangerine hybrid and were released in 1931 by the United States Department of Agriculture Horticultural Research Station in Orlando, Florida.

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