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Description/Taste
The Gold Nugget tangerine has a rounded shape that is flattened at both ends, and a rough, deeply-pebbled texture. It’s a medium-sized variety, averaging 8 centimeters in diameter. Its golden-orange skin is aromatic and moderately easy to peel. It’s tender, easily-segmented flesh is deep orange in color, juicy, and usually seedless. The Gold Nugget tangerine offers a sweet flavor with mild acidity.
Seasons/Availability
Gold Nugget tangerines are available in mid-winter through spring months.
Current Facts
The Gold Nugget tangerine, botanically classified as Citrus reticulata, is well known as a late season variety, and is named for its appearance. The Gold Nugget is a mandarin hybrid, a cross between two non-commercial breeding varieties, the wilking and kincy mandarins.
Nutritional Value
Gold Nugget tangerines are high in vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. They also contain vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants.
Applications
Gold Nugget tangerines are most commonly eaten fresh. Add peeled and segmented Gold Nugget tangerines to salads, fruit tarts, and desserts, or juice for cocktails and other beverages or smoothies. Pair Gold Nugget tangerines with dried or fresh berries, shallots, olive oil, citrus, fennel, and fresh herbs, and serve with seafood, pork or chicken. Gold Nugget tangerines will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Tangerine consumption in the United States has doubled since the 1990s, with the bulk of production transitioning from Florida to California. Today, California accounts for more than 90% of tangerine production in the US.
Geography/History
The Gold Nugget tangerine was developed at the University of California, Riverside in the 1950s, but was not released until 1975 when a disease-resistant budwood had been established. They can be found at farmers markets and specialty retail stores, and are especially prevalent in Southern California.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One

The Lemon Bowl |
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Roasted Asparagus and Tangerines |
Webicurean |
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Gold Nugget Tangerine Sorbet |
Sunset |
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Triple-Decker Citrus Popsicles |
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Murray Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout a day ago, 1/27/21 ![]() ![]()
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 4 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines! ![]() ![]()
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 128 days ago, 9/22/20 ![]() ![]() About 174 days ago, 8/07/20 Sharer's comments : Delicious gold nuggets locally from Rancho Del Sol ![]() About 202 days ago, 7/10/20 Sharer's comments : Good nugget Tangerines from Rancho Del Sol! ![]() ![]()
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 219 days ago, 6/23/20 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines ! ![]() ![]()
Rancho del Sol
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 254 days ago, 5/19/20 Sharer's comments : Honey Gold Nugget Tangerines, sweet and very juicy!! ![]() ![]()
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United States951-533-6742 About 274 days ago, 4/29/20 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines from Bernard Ranches. AJ Bernard and family providing delicious high quality varieties of citrus. ![]() ![]() About 328 days ago, 3/06/20 ![]() ![]() About 329 days ago, 3/05/20 ![]() ![]()
Ocean Supermarket - Milpitas
Near Milpitas, California, United States2 S Park Victoria Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408-942-3388 About 336 days ago, 2/27/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and in season. ![]() ![]()
Asian Pacific Market
Near Marina, California, United States330 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-884-0101 About 337 days ago, 2/26/20 ![]() ![]() About 337 days ago, 2/26/20 ![]() ![]()
Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesReedley,CA 1-559-779-4704 About 337 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Gold Nuggets in season now from Regier Family Farms! ![]() About 337 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Large, aromatic Golden Nugget tangerines! ![]() ![]()
Sunnyside Produce
Near Soquel, California, United States2520 S Main St Soquel CA 95073 831-476-8904 About 338 days ago, 2/25/20 ![]() ![]()
Rose International Market
Near Mountain View, California, United States801 W El Camino Real Suite B Mountain View CA 94040 650-960-1900 About 339 days ago, 2/24/20 ![]() ![]() About 340 days ago, 2/23/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful , in season. ![]() ![]() About 341 days ago, 2/22/20 ![]() ![]()
Pacific Supermarket - Westborough Blvd
Near South San Francisco, California, United States2228 Westborough Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080 650-583-1388 http://www.pacificsupermarket.com About 341 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. ![]() ![]()
Sprouts Farmers Market - 19th Ave
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States8040 N 19th Ave Phoenix AX 85021 602-864-6130 About 388 days ago, 1/06/20 ![]() ![]() About 542 days ago, 8/05/19 ![]() ![]()
Richmond New May Wah Supermarket
Near San Francisco, California, United States707 Clement Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-221-9826 About 565 days ago, 7/13/19 ![]() ![]()
99 Ranch Market - McKinley St
Near Riverside, California, United States430 McKinley St Corona CA 92879 951-898-8899 About 578 days ago, 6/30/19 ![]() ![]()
Vallarta Supermarkets - Foothill Blvd
Near San Fernando, California, United States13820 Foothill Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 818-362-7577 About 579 days ago, 6/29/19 ![]() About 655 days ago, 4/14/19 Sharer's comments : Golden Nugget tangerines are in-season at Lazy Acres! ![]() ![]()
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-802-2175 About 656 days ago, 4/13/19 ![]() About 664 days ago, 4/05/19 ![]() ![]()
Peter Schaner
Near Vista, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 677 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Jungle Jim's International Market Near Fairfield, Ohio, United States About 685 days ago, 3/14/19 ![]() ![]()
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 690 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Great balance of sweet and sour, my favorite. ![]() About 695 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines spotted at Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market. Local Stehly Farms Gold Nugget tangerines. |