Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-2 weeks
Counter Storage
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Store in mesh bag or basket at room temperature
- Keep away from direct sunlight
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Longest Storage maximizes storage duration, but requires more effort or special equipment 2-3 weeks
Refrigerated
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Store in crisper drawer or mesh bag
- Avoid sealed plastic bags traps moisture and promotes mold
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen Segments
- Peel and separate into segments
- Remove seeds and membranes if desired
- Flash freeze on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies and desserts
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 1-2 years
Marmalade
- Slice tangerines thinly with peel
- Cook with sugar until thickened
- Pack into sterilized jars
- Process using water bath canning
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Fun Facts
- Tangerines are a type of mandarin orange; Clementines and Satsumas are also mandarins with slightly different traits.
- The loose, easy-to-peel skin is a hallmark of mandarin varieties.