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Description/Taste
Ugli™ fruit, is wrapped in a rough, puffy, slightly loose-fitting greenish-yellow to orange fragrant skin. Ranging in size from an overgrown navel orange to a hefty grapefruit, the nearly seedless pinkish-orange or sunshiny yellow-orange pulp contains tender large juice sacs that offer a soft fleshiness. The fruit is similar to a grapefruit with one important distinction: It is sweet, unlike the grapefruit and does not have a tart after taste. The older the fruit looks on the outside, the sweeter it is on the inside. Its acid-sweet, zesty, pungent flavor is somewhat reminiscent to that of an orange. Some fans say it tastes more like a mandarin with faint overtones of pineapple or honey.
Seasons/Availability
Ugli™ fruit is available from Jamaica on a limited basis typically winter through spring and is best adapted to tropical climates. This unique fruit is available from Florida in early summer.
Current Facts
Ugli™ fruit, botanically known as Citrus reticulate X paradise, was named and trademarked in 1934 when an importer of the fruit specifically ordered "...more of that ugly fruit...". Ugli™ fruit, pronounced OO-gli, is a natural tangelo hybrid between a grapefruit, seville orange and a tangerine. The original Ugli™ fruit importer has used improved scions to create the version of the fruit we know today. Ugli™ fruit is also sold under the moniker Uniq fruit.
Nutritional Value
A good source of vitamin C, Ugli™ fruit is high in fiber.
Applications
Despite its thick skin, this odd looking fruit is easy to peel. Cut fruit holds an abundant amount of wonderful juice. Possibly addicting, sprinkle halves lightly with sugar and let sit for a minute or two. Scoop out fruit with a serrated spoon. Mix sections in fruit and vegetable salads. To enhance flavor, pair with avocado and, remarkably, sweet onions will bring out its best flavor. Bitter herbs and leaves also love to be near this fruit such as chicory and radicchio. Grapes, bananas and strawberries enjoy its company, too. Great in compotes or gelatin molds. Use grated rind as flavoring. Candy the peel for a sweet snack. Refrigerate only if fruit is not to be used within a couple of days. Refrigerated fruit keeps about three weeks.
Geography/History
Ugli™ fruit was discovered growing wild in 1924 by a gentleman named F.G. Sharp at Trout Hall, near Brown’s Town in Jamaica. Ugli™ fruit was developed commercially by the same family which discovered the original tree and was originally marketed as The Exotic Tangelo from Jamaica™. Today, the Ugli™ fruit is grown and exported from Jamaica and Florida.
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Recipes that include Ugli™ Fruit. One
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Ralphs
Ralphs
Near Encinitas, California, United States7140 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad CA 92011 760-431-1060 About 315 days ago, 9/25/19 
Buford Highway Farmers Market
Buford HWY Farmers Market
Near Doraville, Georgia, United States5600 Buford HWY NE Doraville GA 30340 770-455-0770 About 347 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Ugly fruit at Buford Farmers Market 
Safeway
Safeway
Near San Francisco, California, United States2020 Market Street San Francisco CA 94114 415-861-7660 About 390 days ago, 7/12/19 
Pavilions
Pavilions - Balboa Blvd
Near Newport Beach, California, United States3100 W. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 949-675-2395 About 409 days ago, 6/23/19 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 484 days ago, 4/09/19 Sharer's comments : Ugli fruit has an interesting story! 
Mount Royal Fine Foods
Mount Royal Fine Foods
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United States1600 Woodland Ave Duluth MN 55803 218-728-3665 About 506 days ago, 3/18/19 
Ralphs
Ralphs Hillcrest
Near San Diego, California, United States1020 University Ave, San Diego, Ca, 92103 619-298-2931 About 519 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Ugli™ Fruit spotted at Ralphs. 
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Near Florida City, Florida, United States19200 SW 344th St , Homestead 33034 305-246-1592 About 563 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Ugli™ Fruit spotted at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm. Buford Highway Farmers Market Near Doraville, Georgia, United States About 708 days ago, 8/28/18 Sharer's comments : Ugliâ„¢ Fruit spotted at Buford Highway Farmers Market. |
