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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
Grower
The Gold Nugget tangerine matures later and has a much longer season than most other mandarin varieties. Optimum season is February through May.
The Golden Nugget tangerine is often referred to as "pixie-like", due to its similarities to the Pixie variety, though it should not be confused with the Pixie tangerine.
The golden nugget tangerine is an exceptional tangerine variety. It is roughly rounded in shape and exterior texture. Its skin is golden orange, aromatic and easy to peel. Its easily segmented flesh is deep orange, tender, extremely sweet and always seedless.
Gold nugget tangerines are most commonly eaten fresh, peel removed and separated into sections. They may also be used as a salad ingredient, in baked, frozen or fresh dessert preparations, or juiced and used in cocktails or smoothies. Pair gold nugget tangerines with dried berries, shallots, olives, citrus, seafood, avocado and fennel. Gold nugget tangerines will keep at room temperature but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
The Gold Nugget tangerine was developed at University of California, Riverside in the 1950's, but was not released until 1975, when a disease resistant budwood had been established. It is a cross between the Wilking and Kincy, which are non-commercial breeding varieties. Golden nugget tangerines have little commercial market status. They are considered a boutique citrus variety and can be found at farmers markets in coastal citrus growing regions of Southern California.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
The Gold Nugget tangerine matures later and has a much longer season than most other mandarin varieties. Optimum season is February through May.
Current Facts
The Golden Nugget tangerine is often referred to as "pixie-like", due to its similarities to the Pixie variety, though it should not be confused with the Pixie tangerine.
Description/Taste
The golden nugget tangerine is an exceptional tangerine variety. It is roughly rounded in shape and exterior texture. Its skin is golden orange, aromatic and easy to peel. Its easily segmented flesh is deep orange, tender, extremely sweet and always seedless.
Applications
Gold nugget tangerines are most commonly eaten fresh, peel removed and separated into sections. They may also be used as a salad ingredient, in baked, frozen or fresh dessert preparations, or juiced and used in cocktails or smoothies. Pair gold nugget tangerines with dried berries, shallots, olives, citrus, seafood, avocado and fennel. Gold nugget tangerines will keep at room temperature but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
Geography/History
The Gold Nugget tangerine was developed at University of California, Riverside in the 1950's, but was not released until 1975, when a disease resistant budwood had been established. It is a cross between the Wilking and Kincy, which are non-commercial breeding varieties. Golden nugget tangerines have little commercial market status. They are considered a boutique citrus variety and can be found at farmers markets in coastal citrus growing regions of Southern California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Recipe Source |
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Chipotle-Tangerine Vinaigrette |
| Epicurious |
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Tuna, Fennel, Avocado and Tangerine Salad |
| Group Recipes |
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Cranberry Tangerine Salsa |
| The Perfect Pantry |
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Tangerine Winter Salad |
