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How to tell if a tangerine has seeds or not: a detailed guide
31.01.2024 07:51
Many of us would like to enjoy fresh and juicy tangerines without having to deal with the unpleasant surprise of seeds.
And this can really be done if you choose the “right” variety of tangerines, says Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of culinary arts for the online publication BelNovosti.
Carefully read the description of the most popular "seedless" varieties of tangerines, so that next time you choose fruit, you can use the knowledge you've gained.
Satsuma
Satsuma are real, not hybrid, tangerines, which are distinguished by a sour or sweet and sour taste, rough pulp and segments of different sizes. Satsuma can be distinguished by their loose, bumpy skin, small size and weight (up to about 30 grams).
Unshiu
This is an Abkhazian type of tangerine, which is distinguished by its juicy, fleshy pulp with a slight sourness. Unshiu fruits have a spherical shape, slightly flattened at the base, and have a bumpy skin. The weight of the fruits of this variety is usually from 70 to 100 grams.
Nadorcott
A hybrid of mandarins from Morocco that is usually seedless. However, if the plant is cross-pollinated, seeds may appear. The taste of the Nadorcotta is not very sweet. This variety is characterized by an easily separated peel and reddish flesh.
Earlier we shared a recipe for aromatic and tender cheesecakes with tangerines .
