Fruit characteristics
- Color and Texture: Fortune mandarins have a thin, yellow to bright orange skin when ripe, slightly rough but easy to peel, making them attractive to consumers and ideal for direct sales.
- Taste: With a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, these fruits are distinguished by their aromatic richness and dense, sweet, and juicy flesh. They appeal to a wide range of consumers, whether they are fans of fresh or processed fruit.
- Size and shape: Medium in size, the fruits have a slightly flattened spherical shape, typical of mandarins, ideal for harmonious commercial presentations.
- Juice Yield: Their rich juice content makes Fortune mandarins a preferred choice for fresh or processed juice production, giving them interesting added value for producers.
- Storage and late maturity: The harvest calendar extends from March to mid-May, offering an extension of the citrus season. The fruit can remain on the tree without compromising its taste, ensuring flexibility in harvesting and marketing.
