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Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime, scientific name, X Citrofortunella mitis & Citrus microcarpa, is also known as the lime orange, Chinese orange or Calamondin orange.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Pinkglow™ Pineapple
Pinkglow™ pineapples are small to medium fruits with an oval to cylindrical shape.
Description/Taste
Satsuma mandarins are medium to large-sized citrus fruits shaped like flattened spheres. They measure between 6 and 10 centimeters wide and 2 to 3 centimeters tall. When ripe, Satsuma mandarins have an orange-red, somewhat leathery peel with prominent oil glands. The loose-fitting rind is full of volatile oils, which release a bright citrus aroma. The dark orange flesh is firm, extremely juicy, and has few to no seeds. They are considered the sweetest of all the citrus varieties though they do offer some acidity. In Japan, Satsuma growers will keep fruit in storage before it is sent to market, a process which reduces acid content, creating a better balance of sugar and tartness. Satsumas need to be handled with care; their loosely attached skins will bruise easily under slight pressure, which will affect the quality of the flesh.
Seasons/Availability
Satsuma mandarins are available in the early fall through winter months.
Current Facts
Satsuma mandarins, sometimes referred to as tangerines, are a variety of citrus that dates back to the 14th century. Botanically, they are members of Citrus reticulata, though they were first classified as Citrus unshiu by Japanese botanist Tyôzaburô Tanaka. In Japan, Satsuma mandarins are known as Unshû mikan and are characterized by their cold hardiness and early season harvest. Satsuma's nomenclature is said to have originated in 1878 when the wife of America’s then Minister to Japan, General Van Valkenberg, sent Unshu mikan trees from Japan to Florida in boxes labeled of its origin, Satsuma, Japan. There are hundreds of named cultivars of Satsuma mandarin, like the Miyagawa, Owari, Miho and Seto, each with differing maturity dates, size, color and quality.
Nutritional Value
Satsuma mandarins are rich in vitamins C and A. They are a good source of dietary fiber and potassium, and contain small amounts of copper, calcium and magnesium. Satsuma mandarins are a valuable source of flavonoid antioxidants such as naringenin, naringin and hesperetin, and pectin.
Applications
Satsuma mandarins are most commonly eaten fresh. They can be added to green salads or used in baked, frozen, or fresh dessert applications. Use Satsuma mandarin juice for cocktails or smoothies, or blend with other citrus juices. Pair with yogurt, endive, arugula, winter squash, and leeks. Use them alongside seafood, pork or chicken. Satsuma mandarins pair well with sweet and spicy flavors like soy, ginger, garlic, vanilla, honey, and olive oil. Satsuma mandarins will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days, and can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Satsuma mandarins have a low heat requirement and high cold tolerance, allowing them to grow in many places other citrus varieties cannot. The Satsuma mandarin variety was the basis for the mandarin industry in New Zealand. They provided an important, hardy crop, for fruit tree growers in the Sacramento area of California after a disease killed off most pear trees during a mid-20th-century blight. Satsuma mandarins are so important to the economy of Placer County, California, they are celebrated at the Mandarin Festival held annually in November.
Geography/History
Satsuma mandarins are native to Japan. They were a natural mutation discovered growing on a tree that was likely brought to Japan from Wenchow, China. Their Japanese name, Unshu, is believed to be a corruption of the name Wenchow. The early-ripening Unshu citrus was first recorded in Japan during the 14th century, not being introduced to the United States until 1876. The name 'Satsuma' was officially given to the fruits in the 1880's after mislabeled trees arrived in the United States. Satsuma was a former province in Japan, located on the southern tip of Kyushu Island, and where the mislabeled boxes were sent from. During the first decade of the 1900s, hundreds of Satsuma mandarins were sent to the Gulf Coast for planting. Severe frost and disease wiped nearly all of them out, though areas of Texas, Louisiana and northern Florida were able to maintain a small production of the fruit. Satsuma mandarins were subsequently brought to California where they found success in the fertile Central Valley. They remain the leading commercial citrus variety grown in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Japan is still the world’s leading producer of Satsuma mandarins, exporting to both Canada and Europe.
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Near San Diego, California, United States600 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States About 5 days ago, 5/14/22 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines grown in San Diego area 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 53 days ago, 3/27/22 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from García Organic Farm 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 82 days ago, 2/26/22 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from García Organic Farm 
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Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 141 days ago, 12/29/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from Garcia Organic Farm 
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Troy Regier
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesDinuba, CA 1-559-779-4704 About 148 days ago, 12/22/21 
Solana Beach Farmers Market
Lone Jack Orchard
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesEncinitas, CA About 151 days ago, 12/19/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 151 days ago, 12/19/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from Regier Family Farms 
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Troy Regier
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesDinuba, CA 1-559-779-4704 About 155 days ago, 12/15/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 158 days ago, 12/12/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from Regier Family Farms 
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Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesValley Center Pauma Valley, CA About 159 days ago, 12/11/21 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesDinuba, CA 1-559-779-4704 About 162 days ago, 12/08/21 
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Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 169 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Mandarin from Garcia Organic Farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 172 days ago, 11/28/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from Regier Family Farms 
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Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 180 days ago, 11/20/21 
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Lee Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 180 days ago, 11/20/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from Lee Farms 
Las Vegas Farmers Market
Rodd's Produce Market
Near Summerlin South, Nevada, United StatesReedley, CA About 183 days ago, 11/17/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Troy Regier
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-779-4704 About 183 days ago, 11/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 185 days ago, 11/15/21 Sharer's comments : Satsuma Tangerines from Regier Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Troy Regier
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-779-4704 About 190 days ago, 11/10/21 
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Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 194 days ago, 11/06/21 
Macknade's Fine Foods
Macknades Fine Foods
Near Faversham, United KingdomSelling Road Faversham ME13 8XF England 441795534497 https://macknade.com/flagship About 233 days ago, 9/29/21 Sharer's comments : Also known as Nadacotts 
Borough Market
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 243 days ago, 9/19/21 
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Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 442 days ago, 3/03/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 450 days ago, 2/23/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 483 days ago, 1/21/21 Sharer's comments : Satsumas from Regier Family Farms! 
Whole Foods Co-op
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 507 days ago, 12/28/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 522 days ago, 12/13/20 Sharer's comments : Satsumas from Lee Farms 
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Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 526 days ago, 12/09/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 549 days ago, 11/16/20 Sharer's comments : Satsumas from kens top notch 
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Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 551 days ago, 11/14/20 
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Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 554 days ago, 11/11/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 556 days ago, 11/09/20 Sharer's comments : Satsumas from Kens Top Notch! |
