Mandarin oranges are a type of citrus fruit that are grown in Sri Lanka and are described as:
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AppearanceMandarin oranges are small, rounded, and oblate in shape, with a shiny skin that can be green, greenish-yellow, yellow, or golden. The skin is thin and peels easily, revealing segments of orange flesh covered with a transparent edible skin.
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TasteMandarin oranges are sweeter than oranges and easier to peel than tangerines.
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NutritionMandarin oranges contain more beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin than common oranges, which the body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for a healthy immune system, good vision, and normal growth and development.
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CultivationMandarin oranges grow best in full sun, loamy soil, with good drainage, and lots of mulch. The Ministry of Agriculture in Sri Lanka has established mandarin orange zones in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla.
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