Satsuma Tangerines
Estimated Inventory, lb : 17.90
This item was last sold on : 01/14/25
Description/Taste
Satsuma mandarins have a red-orange, leathery and oily peel known as "zipper skin" as it clings loosely to its flesh that it can be peeled with just a couple of tears. Satsuma mandarins are fragrant and juicy nearly ovoid of seeds. Though the flesh can be firm it is extremely juicy and sweet. Satsumas are perhaps the sweetest tangerine and the sweetest known citrus variety. Satsumas do not temper well with poor handling as their loosely attached skin bruises easily with pressure.
Seasons/Availability
Satsuma tangerines are available fall into late winter.
Current Facts
There are over 100 different Satsuma, Citrus reticulata, varieties, appropriately labeled mandarins, many of which have a prefix "China" as these hybrids were originally received from Chinese cultivars. The most common name given to the Satsuma is Unshû mikan (Unshiu) of Japanese origin. It is the most significant mandarin variety in Japan. Satsumas are becoming a competitive mandarin versus the more common tangerines such as the Clementine as they have high sugar content and their season starts earlier than most tangerine varieties.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Smokin J's BBQ | San Diego CA | 703-314-1486 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Communion (Paradis) | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
