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The Yosemite Gold tangerine measures around three to four inches in diameter, which is large for this kind of citrus. On the outside, the rind is bright red-orange, thin, and finely textured. The peel comes off easily to reveal moderately juicy and rich flesh without any seeds. The Yosemite Gold tastes orange-like, mostly robustly sweet with some acidic qualities.
Yosemite Gold tangerines are available in the winter months.
The Yosemite Gold tangerine is a fairly new hybrid citrus developed by the University of California Riverside's citrus breeding program in 2002. This tangerine resulted as a hybrid between the Temple tangor as parent, and a Dancy and Encore mandarin hybrid as the other. The Yosemite Gold tangerine is sometimes called a mandarin, but these are the same fruits. Tangerines (and clementines) are varietals of mandarins, so that tangerine is simply a more specific name a type of mandarin.
Tangerines, although small, contain half of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C. They also have fiber, potassium, and folic acid, as well as two teaspoons of sugar.
Yosemite Gold tangerines make great snacks as is for adults and kids alike. To cook with them, add them to salads and seafood dishes, or even broil or sauté them for dessert. As with other citrus, choose tangerines that are heavy and smooth rather than shriveled. The skin should feel less attached to the fruit than is normal with other citrus such as oranges. Keep Yosemite Golds in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Yosemite Golds are a new variety of tangerine, but their forbears have often been part of Chinese New Year celebrations. The Chinese word for mandarin sounds like the word for "luck," and their bright orange color reminds people of gold, so they have become a symbol for a happy and wealthy new year.
Mandarins are native to China, which still produces and consumes the most mandarins in the world. The varietal of mandarin known as the tangerine was grown in North Africa, and takes its name from the Moroccan city of Tangier, from which it was exported to Europe in the nineteenth century.
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People have spotted Yosemite Gold Tangerines using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Description/Taste
The Yosemite Gold tangerine measures around three to four inches in diameter, which is large for this kind of citrus. On the outside, the rind is bright red-orange, thin, and finely textured. The peel comes off easily to reveal moderately juicy and rich flesh without any seeds. The Yosemite Gold tastes orange-like, mostly robustly sweet with some acidic qualities.
Seasons/Availability
Yosemite Gold tangerines are available in the winter months.
Current Facts
The Yosemite Gold tangerine is a fairly new hybrid citrus developed by the University of California Riverside's citrus breeding program in 2002. This tangerine resulted as a hybrid between the Temple tangor as parent, and a Dancy and Encore mandarin hybrid as the other. The Yosemite Gold tangerine is sometimes called a mandarin, but these are the same fruits. Tangerines (and clementines) are varietals of mandarins, so that tangerine is simply a more specific name a type of mandarin.
Nutritional Value
Tangerines, although small, contain half of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C. They also have fiber, potassium, and folic acid, as well as two teaspoons of sugar.
Applications
Yosemite Gold tangerines make great snacks as is for adults and kids alike. To cook with them, add them to salads and seafood dishes, or even broil or sauté them for dessert. As with other citrus, choose tangerines that are heavy and smooth rather than shriveled. The skin should feel less attached to the fruit than is normal with other citrus such as oranges. Keep Yosemite Golds in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Yosemite Golds are a new variety of tangerine, but their forbears have often been part of Chinese New Year celebrations. The Chinese word for mandarin sounds like the word for "luck," and their bright orange color reminds people of gold, so they have become a symbol for a happy and wealthy new year.
Geography/History
Mandarins are native to China, which still produces and consumes the most mandarins in the world. The varietal of mandarin known as the tangerine was grown in North Africa, and takes its name from the Moroccan city of Tangier, from which it was exported to Europe in the nineteenth century.
Recently Spotted
People have spotted Yosemite Gold Tangerines using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Good Earth Natural Foods Fairfax CA
Near San Rafael, California, United States About 361 days ago, 1/25/18 Spotter's comments : Yosemite Gold Tangerines spotted at Good Earth Natural Foods Fairfax CA. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesBakersfield, 93307 661-330-0100 About 376 days ago, 1/10/18 Spotter's comments : Yosemite Gold Tangerines spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
