Fresh Halo mandarins, a premium mandarin variety recognized for its exceptional sweetness, seedless nature, and easy-to-peel skin, grown in California. This mandarin belongs to a category of citrus fruits highly valued for their juiciness, bright flavor profile, and convenience for fresh consumption.
Organoleptic properties
Bright orange fruit with thin, smooth, and easy-to-peel skin. Seedless flesh, juicy and tender, with a naturally sweet and well-balanced flavor. The peel contains aromatic essential oils that provide a fresh citrus aroma.
Suggested uses
Ideal for fresh consumption, fruit salads, healthy snacks, juices and smoothies, gourmet preparations, light desserts, citrus-based sauces, and premium cocktail or beverage applications.
Format
Bulk format (GRL), supplied loose in commercial packaging. Halo mandarins are selected under strict quality standards to ensure seedlessness, consistent sweetness, and easy peeling, making them especially suitable for retail, foodservice, and fresh fruit programs.
Storage and handling
Store under refrigeration between 4 and 8 °C to maintain freshness and extend shelf life. Avoid storage near high ethylene-producing fruits to prevent premature quality deterioration.
Freshness and selection criteria
Firm fruit with uniform coloration, fresh citrus aroma, intact peel, and no signs of dehydration or mechanical damage. Pulp should be juicy and free of seeds.
Origin
California, United States.
Halo mandarins are selected to meet high standards of sweetness and convenience, positioning them as one of the most recognized seedless mandarin options in the North American fresh citrus market.
