5 medium Pixie mandarins = approximately 2 cups or 16 oz.
Receiving and Inspecting
Look for fruit with peel color and texture that is characteristic of the particular variety. A good quality mandarin should also be heavy for its size. Avoid fruit with soft spots, water-soaked spots, or mold.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
45-50 degrees F/7-10 degrees C 85-95% relative humidity
Pixie mandarin: 45-48 degrees F/7-8 degrees C
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Handling Tips
Handle fruit with care to prevent bruising. Do not drop containers on floor or dump fruit.
Troubleshooting
Soft, spongy texture; increased decay:
These are indications of chill injury and old fruit. To prevent chill injury, do not store fruit below 38 degrees F/3 degrees C.
Decay; loss of flavor:
This is an indication of age. For best quality, inspect fruit carefully upon arrival; do not hold for extended periods of time.
Bruising:
Tangerines are susceptible to bruising if handled roughly. To prevent bruising, keep handling to a minimum; do not drop containers on floor or dump fruit.
Deterioration of flesh:
Deterioration may occur if fruit is stored at high temperature. For best quality, store at 45-50 degrees F/7-10 degrees C.
Accelerated deterioration of peel; increased incidence of decay:
These are indications of damage caused by exposure to ethylene. For best quality, keep fruit away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Grades
Fancy
Choice
Differences between grades are based primarily on external appearance.
Storing Tips
Keep tangerines away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Shippers
HEALDS VALLEY FARMS, LTD.
6715 W. Monte Christo Road, Edinburg, TX 78539
PHONE # - 956-380-6211
FAX # - 956-380-1063
CONTACT - Richard Walsh
E-MAIL - lloyd.miller@healdsvalley.com
