The five and five of Mandarins
Something we’re always happy about is the arrival of mandarins into the store. While the days are getting colder, it’s great to see these lunchbox staples and all-round healthy sweet treat back in season. Here are five facts about mandarins you might not know, and five delicious recipes using them.
Five facts about mandarins
1. One mandarin can provide more than half of your recommended daily Vitamin C needs.
2. Mandarin season runs over the colder months, from May to August – that’s not long, so enjoy them while they’re available.
3. Mandarin seeds were on board the First Fleet when it arrived in Australia in 1788.
4. Today there are 2.3 million cultivated mandarin trees in Australia and we eat 70,000 tonnes of mandarins a year.
5. Mandarins contain polyphenols, antioxidants which have protective effects against cancer, inflammation, and heart disease.
To find out more about the mandarin varieties we stock including which are the sweetest, or the easiest to peel, read this.
Five ways to use them
Mandarins can be used in a similar way to oranges in many recipes but have a subtler taste and are prettier as a garnish due to their smaller segments. They pair well with cream, cream cheese and custard and make a delicious citrus curd. Here are five sublime recipes from Hill Street’s recipe collection to help you make the absolute most of mandarin season. Enjoy!
