The Runa Fruit® Murcott mandarin is a citrus fruit with deep orange color, sweet juicy flavor, and balanced acidity. Its #70 size makes it suitable for self-service displays, retail, foodservice, fruit shops, and wholesale channels.
Organoleptic Properties
Bright orange peel, juicy flesh, and fresh citrus aroma. Sweet flavor with moderate acidity and firm texture.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for fresh consumption, lunch boxes, juices, salad segments, desserts, fruit bars, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and fruit shops.
Format
Corrugated carton box (CRB-BX) of approximately 10 kg.
Size #70, equivalent to approximately 70 pieces per case, with an estimated average weight of 140 g per piece, subject to natural variation.
Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, or refrigerate between 4 °C and 8 °C to extend freshness. Avoid bruising, excess moisture, direct sunlight, and contact with strong-smelling products.
Quality and Selection Criteria
Choose firm, clean fruit with uniform color, no bruises, soft spots, mold, visible dehydration, or peel damage. Fruit should feel heavy for its size, indicating good juiciness.
Seasonality
Seasonal product, with availability depending on the Peruvian citrus harvest.
Origin
Peru
Murcott mandarin is valued for its sweetness, juiciness, and attractive color, making it highly popular for fresh consumption and commercial display.
