MANDARIN SATSUMA (PREORDER)

~22 lbs Mandarin Satsuma aka "Citrus Unshiu", "Unshu Mikan", "Naartjie", "Satsuma Tangerine", "Wen-Zhou-Mi-Gan", "Wu-He-Ju", "温州蜜柑", "无核橘", "溫州蜜柑", "無核橘" Mandarin Satsuma is a type of small mandarin orange with deep orange flesh and light-orange skin. This is the easiest variety to peel and is seedless. Mandarin Satsuma is a light orange that is mildly sweet and juicy. Mandarin Satsuma is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Satsuma mandarin has a pleasant citrus fragrance. Satsuma mandarin feels heavy for its size and gives slightly to the touch. The fruit is a uniform orange color without any blemishes. Storage Satsuma mandarin should be stored at 41°F - 46°F (5°C - 8°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is up to four weeks. Satsuma mandarin is not sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening, and produces a low level of ethylene. Satsuma is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 41°F (5°C). Symptoms include peel pitting followed by increased susceptibility to postharvest decay.