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Best 1 Setoka
Setoka

Setoka is a Japanese mandarin hybrid developed by the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO). It is a complex cross involving the Kiyomi and Encore mandarin varieties, bred to yield a high-quality fruit. Setoka is characterized by its thin, easily peelable skin, low seed count, a...

9.15 Excellent
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Japanese premium citrus admired for rich sweetness, thin skin, and low seed count; high-end reputation is excellent.

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2 Beni Madonna

Beni Madonna is a premium Japanese tangor, a citrus hybrid resulting from a cross between a Kiyomi tangor and a Ponkan mandarin. Developed at the Ehime Prefectural Agricultural Research Station in Japan, it is recognized for its deep red-orange rind and flesh. The fruit is exceptionally juicy and sw...

9.05 Excellent
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Premium Ehime tangor famed for jelly-like texture and sweetness; luxury-fruit reputation is very strong.

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3 Tango Mandarin

The Tango mandarin is a seedless citrus variety developed through irradiation of the W. Murcott by agricultural researchers at the University of California, Riverside. Released for commercial production in 2006, it was specifically bred to eliminate the issue of cross-pollination that causes seeded...

8.85 Great
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Seedless W. Murcott derivative with excellent sweetness and texture; major modern commercial success.

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4 W. Murcott Afourer

A late-season mandarin hybrid also marketed as Afourer or Nadorcott, originating in Morocco and recognized as one of the sweetest commercial mandarin varieties, now widely grown in California and North Africa.

8.80 Great
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Premium late mandarin known for intense sweetness and strong market demand; seed risk needs isolation.

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5 Gold Nugget Mandarin

The Gold Nugget Mandarin is a late-season, seedless citrus variety developed by the University of California, Riverside, and released in 1999. It is recognized by its bumpy, orange rind and its ability to hold well on the tree after ripening. The fruit is cultivated primarily in California and is so...

8.65 Great
Why this score

Late seedless mandarin praised for rich flavor and long season; bumpy rind affects appearance but not acclaim.

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6 Harumi
Harumi

Harumi is a seedless mandarin variety developed in Japan from a cross between the Kiyomi tangor and the Encore mandarin. Released in 2001, the fruit is characterized by its thin, smooth rind that peels easily and its high sugar content. It is typically harvested in the late winter and early spring,...

8.60 Great
Why this score

Highly regarded Japanese hybrid with easy peel and high sugar; strong domestic reputation, less globally known.

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7 Murcott Orange

The Murcott orange, also known as the Honey tangerine in Florida, is a tangor variety of uncertain parentage introduced to the United States around 1922 by nurseryman Charles Murcott Smith. It is characterized by its thin, easy-to-peel skin and bright orange flesh. The fruit is heavily prized for it...

8.35 Great
Why this score

Honey Murcott reputation for very high sweetness and rich flavor; seediness and alternate bearing are weaknesses.

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8 Pixie Mandarin

The Pixie mandarin is a seedless citrus variety developed at the University of California, Riverside's Citrus Research Center. It is a late-season mandarin, typically harvested between March and June, and is characterized by its small size, bumpy rind, and sweet flavor. Commercial cultivation is con...

8.35 Great
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Cult Ojai mandarin with excellent late-season sweetness and seedlessness; small size limits mass-market impact.

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9 Ponkan Mandarin

The Ponkan is a mandarin orange variety (Citrus reticulata) believed to have originated in India and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and South America. It is one of the oldest and most widely grown mandarin varieties in the world, known for its large size, loose skin, a...

8.35 Great
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Widely grown sweet loose-skinned mandarin with strong Asian and Brazilian popularity; seediness varies by source.

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10 Murcott Tangerine

The Murcott tangerine is a citrus fruit hybrid resulting from a cross between a mandarin and a sweet orange, known as a tangor. It was cultivated in Florida and is commercially marketed under the name Honey tangerine due to its high sugar content. The fruit is characterized by its bright orange rind...

8.30 Great
Why this score

Honey tangerine reputation for rich sweetness is strong; seediness and handling issues reduce consensus.

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11 Shasta Gold Mandarin

The Shasta Gold is a mandarin variety developed by the University of California, Riverside's citrus breeding program. It is a mid-season variety, typically harvested between February and April, and is characterized by its deep orange rind, seedless flesh, and sweet-tart flavor. The variety was relea...

8.25 Great
Why this score

Strong UCR seedless mandarin with good size and flavor; respected but less famous than Tango or Gold Nugget.

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12 Yosemite Gold Mandarin

The Yosemite Gold mandarin is a citrus variety developed by the University of California, Riverside's breeding program. It is a late-season, seedless mandarin known for producing medium to large, oblate fruit with a smooth, deep orange rind. Released alongside related varieties like the Tahoe Gold a...

8.20 Great
Why this score

Late seedless UCR mandarin with strong flavor and size; commercially respected, not as iconic as Tango.

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13 Tahoe Gold Mandarin

The Tahoe Gold mandarin is a citrus cultivar developed by the University of California, Riverside's citrus breeding program. It is a mid-to-late-season variety known for producing medium-sized, seedless fruit with an orange rind. The mandarin is a complex hybrid, resulting from crosses between tango...

8.15 Great
Why this score

Good seedless mandarin from UCR with sweet flavor; solid niche reputation, limited broad visibility.

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14 Ortanique
Ortanique

The Ortanique is a naturally occurring tangor discovered in Jamaica during the early 20th century. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "orange," "tangerine," and "unique," reflecting its distinct hybrid heritage. The fruit is characterized by its bright orange color, relatively thin rind, and a s...

8.05 Great
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Well-regarded Jamaican tangor with aromatic sweet-tart flavor; strong regional and export reputation.

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15 Imperial Mandarin

The Imperial Mandarin is an Australian citrus variety cultivated commercially in Australia and New Zealand. It has a loose, easy-to-peel skin and low seed count. The fruit has a sweet, low-acid flavor profile and ripens in the mid-season window from late autumn through winter. It is consumed as a fr...

8.05 Great
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Popular Australian mandarin with sweet low-acid flavor and easy peeling; strong regional consumer reputation.

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16 Page Mandarin

The Page mandarin is a USDA-developed citrus hybrid created from a cross between a Minneola tangelo and a Clementine mandarin. It produces small fruit with a deep orange rind and sweet, rich flavor. The variety typically has few seeds. It is commercially grown in Florida and marketed primarily for f...

8.05 Great
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Intensely flavored small mandarin hybrid; admired by enthusiasts, but seediness and small size limit broad appeal.

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17 Kinnow Mandarin

The Kinnow mandarin is a citrus hybrid developed by H.B. Frost at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station from a cross between King and Willowleaf mandarins. It was introduced in 1935. Kinnow is a major commercial crop in Pakistan and northern India, where it is widely used for juicin...

8.05 Great
Why this score

Major South Asian commercial mandarin, juicy and flavorful; heavy seediness keeps it below elite seedless types.

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18 Kinnu Mandarin

The Kinnow is a citrus mandarin hybrid derived from the King and Willowleaf varieties, grown extensively in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is distinguished by its high juice content, deep orange rind, and a flavor profile that becomes sweeter as the season progresses, though it typically contai...

8.00 Great
Why this score

Pakistan's major commercial mandarin with strong sweetness and export importance; seeds remain a common drawback.

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19 Nova Mandarin

Nova is a mandarin hybrid developed by the USDA in Florida and released in 1964, originating from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. The fruit is medium-sized with a deep red-orange rind and ripens in the mid-season period. Nova is grown commercially in Florida and other citrus...

7.65 Good
Why this score

Attractive deep-colored mandarin hybrid with good flavor; seediness and handling issues limit premium status.

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20 Emperor Mandarin

The Emperor Mandarin is an Australian mandarin cultivar widely grown in Queensland, where it is an important late-season variety. The fruit is medium-to-large in size with a distinctive loose, easy-to-peel skin and ripens from late winter into spring. Emperor is known for its sweet flavor but tends...

7.60 Good
Why this score

Australian mandarin with easy peel and sweet flavor; locally popular, less globally acclaimed than newer seedless mandarins.

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21 Iyokan
Iyokan

The iyokan is a Japanese citrus fruit that is the second most widely produced citrus in Japan after the satsuma mandarin. It is closely associated with Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, which remains its primary growing region. The fruit resembles a small orange with a slightly bumpy, yello...

7.55 Good
Why this score

Major Japanese citrus with historical production scale; pleasant flavor, but less premium than newer hybrids.

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22 Sunburst Tangerine

Sunburst is a tangerine cultivar developed by the USDA from a cross between Robinson and Osceola mandarin varieties, released in 1979. The fruit is medium-sized with a vivid red-orange rind and ripens in the early-to-mid season. Sunburst has been one of the most widely planted tangerine varieties in...

7.55 Good
Why this score

Commercially successful USDA tangerine with vivid color; flavor is solid, but seediness and competition limit reputation.

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23 Fortune Mandarin

The Fortune is a hybrid mandarin variety developed by the USDA and released in 1964. It was created from a cross between a Clementine and a Dancy mandarin. This citrus fruit is noted for its rich, sprightly flavor, although it is recognized commercially for its tendency toward alternate bearing and...

7.50 Good
Why this score

Sprightly flavor earns praise, but rind problems and commercial handling weaknesses hurt overall reputation.

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24 Kawachi Bankan

The Kawachi Bankan is a large, somewhat flattened Japanese citrus hybrid cultivated in the historic Kawachi district of Osaka Prefecture. It produces sweet, mildly flavored, easy-to-peel fruit that appeals to consumers seeking low-acidity mandarins. The variety is primarily grown in Japan and associ...

7.35 Good
Why this score

Japanese hybrid with mild sweet flavor and regional identity; pleasant but not elite.

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25 Wilking Mandarin

The Wilking is a hybrid mandarin developed by the USDA at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. It was created from a cross between a King and a Willowleaf mandarin. The variety is valued for its rich flavor but is prone to producing seeds when grown in close proximity to other pol...

7.25 Good
Why this score

Rich mandarin flavor and breeding value; limited commercial presence and seediness reduce consensus standing.

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26 Encore Mandarin

Encore Mandarin is a late-season citrus hybrid released by the University of California, Riverside in 1965. This variety is notable for its unusually long on-tree holding ability, allowing fruit to maintain quality well into summer months. The rind turns from green to deep orange at maturity, while...

7.20 Good
Why this score

Late-season holding ability is useful; fruit quality is decent but seedy and less popular commercially.

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27 Fremont Mandarin

Fremont Mandarin is a hybrid citrus variety released by the USDA in 1964, resulting from a cross between Clementine and Ponkan mandarins. The fruit produces medium-sized, deep orange mandarins with richly flavored flesh that contains numerous seeds when grown near compatible pollinizer varieties. Fr...

7.15 Good
Why this score

Rich-flavored mandarin hybrid with commercial use; seed production under cross-pollination weakens consumer consensus.

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28 Fairchild Mandarin

Fairchild Mandarin is a citrus hybrid released by the USDA in 1964, resulting from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. Developed at the USDA research station in Indio, California, this variety produces medium-sized fruit with deep orange rind that peels easily. The flesh offers...

7.05 Good
Why this score

Productive hybrid mandarin valued commercially; flavor and seediness are less praised than premium mandarins.

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29 Lee Mandarin

Lee Mandarin is a citrus hybrid released by the USDA in 1959, resulting from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. Developed at the USDA research station in Orlando, Florida, this variety is known for its early-season ripening compared to other commercial mandarins. The fruit prod...

7.00 Good
Why this score

Early USDA hybrid with useful seasonality; modest modern recognition and seediness keep score moderate.

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30 Robinson Mandarin

The Robinson mandarin is a citrus hybrid developed by the USDA in Orlando, Florida, and officially released for commercial cultivation in 1959. It was created by crossing a Clementine mandarin with an Orlando tangelo to produce a medium-sized, thin-skinned fruit with a deep reddish-orange rind that...

6.95 Fair
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Commercially important historically, but seediness and pollination issues made it less favored over time.

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