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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.
Gold Nugget tangerines are available in mid-winter through spring months.
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.
Gold Nugget tangerines are high in vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. They also contain vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One
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easiest, three is harder.
People have shared Gold Nugget Tangerines using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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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.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Mr A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One
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easiest, three is harder.| The Lemon Bowl |
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Roasted Asparagus and Tangerines |
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Gold Nugget Tangerine Sorbet |
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Triple-Decker Citrus Popsicles |
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People have shared Gold Nugget Tangerines using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market - 19th Ave
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States8040 N 19th Ave Phoenix AX 85021 602-864-6130 About 47 days ago, 1/06/20 
Marina Food Market
Near Foster City, California, United StatesAbout 201 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 224 days ago, 7/13/19 
99 Ranch
99 Ranch Market - McKinley St
Near Riverside, California, United States430 McKinley St Corona CA 92879 951-898-8899 About 237 days ago, 6/30/19 
Vallarta Supermarket
Vallarta Supermarkets - Foothill Blvd
Near San Fernando, California, United States13820 Foothill Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 818-362-7577 About 238 days ago, 6/29/19 
Lazy Acres Market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 314 days ago, 4/14/19 Sharer's comments : Golden Nugget tangerines are in-season at Lazy Acres! 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-802-2175 About 315 days ago, 4/13/19 
Bristol Farms La Jolla
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 323 days ago, 4/05/19 
Vista Farmers Market
Peter Schaner
Near Vista, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 336 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 345 days ago, 3/14/19 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 349 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Great balance of sweet and sour, my favorite. 
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 354 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. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 676 days ago, 4/17/18 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Virginia Park Farmers Market
Murray Family Farms
Near TARZANA, California, United States661-330-0100 About 714 days ago, 3/10/18 Sharer's comments : Gold Nugget Tangerines spotted at Virginia Park Farmers Market. So good! |
