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Description/Taste
Murcott tangerines are medium-sized, round and slightly flattened at both ends. They are about 5 centimeters in diameter and have a golden orange skin with subtle pebbling. The rind is thin and fragrant and clings to the flesh, making them moderately easy to peel. The pulp is bright orange and juicy with a rich, sweet flavor. Murcott tangerines can be seedless or may have up to a dozen small seeds.
Seasons/Availability
Murcott tangerines are available in the winter months.
Current Facts
Murcott tangerines are a late maturing variety, botanically classified as Citrus reticulata. They are a hybrid of a tangerine and a sweet orange made sometime around the turn of the 20th century. Until recently, they were marketed under the name ‘Honey’ in Florida, which caused confusion, as there is a California tangerine hybrid of the same name. Most Florida sellers currently use the name ‘Murcott Honey’ to distinguish the two. The Murcott is one of the most widely grown late Florida tangerine varieties.
Nutritional Value
Mucott tangerines are high in vitamins C and A and are a good source of fiber. They contain beneficial minerals like potassium and calcium and the antioxidant beta-carotene, and flavonoids hesperetin and naringenin.
Applications
Murcott tangerines are used primarily for their juice due to their high seed content. Freeze the juice for sorbets and granitas, blend with other citrus juices, or use in jams, curds and tarts. Add segments to salads and pair with duck, fennel, avocado, onion and olives. Use fresh chiles and herbs, goat cheeses, honey, ginger, young olive oils and dried spices such as cinnamon, oregano and saffron. Murcott tangerines will keep at room temperature for up to a week and up to two weeks when refrigerated.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Murcott tangerine has experienced a continual case of mistaken identity in the 100+ years since it was first developed. In the highly cited 1967 publication of ‘The Citrus Industry Vol. 1’, citrus breeders advised growers to stick with the cultivar name “Murcott” to avoid confusion with the California hybrid named “Honey” and the erroneous name “Smith” that was used for the fruit sometime during the 1930s. To even further the confusion, a hybrid under the name W. Murcott was introduced in California during the 1990s and is currently trademarked under the name ‘Delite’.
Geography/History
The Murcott tangerine's origins began in the early 1900's at a breeding nursery in Florida. Murcott tangerine trees were created from budwood by Charles Murcott Smith. Commercial production of the Murcott tangerine would occur on a large scale in the 1940's and continues to grow as an important tangerine variety in citrus growing regions of Florida and California. Murcott tangerine trees are cold hardy though not frost resistant. When trees bear heavy crops in one season, they often do not bear fruit the following year.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Reel Street Eats | San Diego CA | 619-558-9114 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 109 days ago, 10/10/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott Tangerines from Friends Ranches 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 125 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott tangerines from Friends Ranches 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 171 days ago, 8/09/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 173 days ago, 8/07/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott tangerines from regier family farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 318 days ago, 3/15/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott Tangerines from Regier farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 342 days ago, 2/19/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott tangerines 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 344 days ago, 2/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 356 days ago, 2/05/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott tangerines 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 368 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Murcott Tangerines from Rieger Farms! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 372 days ago, 1/20/21 
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Staff Of Life Market
Near Twin Lakes, California, United States1266 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 831-423-8632 https://www.staffoflifemarket.com About 702 days ago, 2/25/20 
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New Leaf Community Market - Aptos Village Way
Near Capitola, California, United States161 Aptos Village Way Aptos CA 95003 831-685-8500 https://www.newleaf.com About 702 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Organic and beautiful. 
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Near Capitola, California, United StatesAbout 702 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Rose International Market
Rose International Market
Near Mountain View, California, United States801 W El Camino Real Suite B Mountain View CA 94040 650-960-1900 About 703 days ago, 2/24/20 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Near San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout 704 days ago, 2/23/20 
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Market Fiesta Latina
Near San Mateo, California, United States1424 Cary Street San Mateo CA 94401 650-343-0193 About 705 days ago, 2/22/20 
Chavez Supermarket
Chavez Supermarket - Norfolk Street
Near San Mateo, California, United States500 S Norfolk Street San Mateo CA 94401 650-781-3950 https://www.chavezsuper.com About 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Burlingame Farmers Market
Near Burlingame, California, United StatesAbout 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Dean's Produce
Dean's Produce - Broadway
Near Millbrae, California, United States451 Broadway Millbrae CA 94030 650-692-1042 https://www.deansproducemarkets.com About 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
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Mexicana Produce Market
Near San Bruno, California, United States512 San Mateo Ave San Bruno CA 94066 650-583-0851 About 705 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
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Super King Markets - San Fernando Road
Near Burbank, California, United States6501 San Fernando Road Glendale CA 91201 747-272-0077 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 726 days ago, 2/01/20 
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Super King Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Altadena, California, United States2260 Lincoln Ave Altadena CA 91001 626-296-9311 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 726 days ago, 2/01/20 
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Vallarta Supermarkets - N Fair Oaks
Near Pasadena, California, United States655 N Fair Oaks Blvd Pasadena CA 91103 626-204-6960 https://www.vallartasupermarkets.com About 727 days ago, 1/31/20 
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