Quantity/Pack: Seasonality: Origin: Melissa’s Organic Lee Mandarins are small and have a deep orange rind and only a few seeds, if any. These taste most similar to Clementines, with a high sugar and low acid level. Lee Mandarins are a hybrid between the Clementine and Orlando Tangelo. Melissa’s Organic Lee Mandarins are small and have a deep orange rind and only a few seeds, if any. These taste most similar to Clementines, with a high sugar and low acid level. Lee Mandarins are best when eaten fresh out of hand with their easy zipper peel. They are, however, available for only a limited season of a few weeks in the winter. Lee Mandarins can be served with meats, such as chicken and fish. Or peel, cut, and serve in a spinach salad with Jicama and a mild vinaigrette. Choose fragrant Lee Mandarins with good coloring and avoid soft spots. Lee Mandarins should be stored in a cool and dry place, and they should last up to ten days when stored properly. The following prohibit shipment of any citrus into their state: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Hawaii. If you would like to order this gift for shipment to an address in AZ, FL, GA, LA, TX, or HI, we will substitute the citrus for another seasonal fruit variety. This item is perishable and must ship at least 2nd Day. Any orders that do not have the appropriate shipping method selected will not be shipped. For assistance, please call us at 800-588-0151.
