This week's featured product is Tangerines.

A tangerine is a small citrus fruit that is usually sweeter and less tart than an orange. The Murcott tangerine, sometimes called the honey tangerine, is the sweetest variety. Its compact size makes it a convenient as well as delicious snack, delivering loads of vitamin C. Tangerines are also great additions to arugula salads, fruit salads, and sweet curries or salsas.

In California, tangerines are typically available November through April.

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Nutritional Information

One serving of tangerines is 1 small, (2-1/4" dia).

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 76 g  
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 Calories from Fat 2
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g 0%
  Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
  Trans Fat 0 g  
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 2 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 10 g 3%
  Dietary Fiber 1 g 5%
  Sugars 8 g  
Protein 1 g  
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 34%
Calcium 3% Iron 1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2009. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/nutrientdata.