Mandarin is a citrus fruit with a number of characteristics, including:
- Appearance: Mandarin fruits are round to oval in shape, with a thin, shiny skin that can be green, yellow, or orange. The skin peels easily, revealing segments of flesh that can be separated into 9–15 wedges. The segments have a very thin, edible, transparent skin.
- Size: Mandarin fruits can be small or large, ranging from 4–8 cm in diameter.
- Taste: Mandarins are usually eaten fresh or used in desserts because of their pleasant flavor.
- Origin: Mandarins are native to Southeast Asia.
- Tree: Mandarin trees are small to medium in size, with spiny branches and long, slender leaves. They can grow in a variety of climates, but prefer subtropical conditions.
- Related fruits: Mandarins are part of the Citrus reticulata species, along with other fruits such as tangerines, clementines, and satsumas.
- Uses: Mandarins can be eaten whole or squeezed for juice.
The word “mandarin” may also refer to the Chinese language, which is the official language of China and Singapore.
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