Which Citrus Variety Is Currently the Best Tasting? A Detailed Introduction to These 4 Varieties

China has a long history of citrus cultivation and has now become the world's largest citrus-growing and citrus-consuming country. There are many citrus varieties, and common ones include mandarin orange, Wokan, mandarin, babagan, and Shiranui, so which of the currently best-tasting 4 citrus varieties made the list? Let's find out together.

1. Babagan

The scientific name of babagan is Harumi, originally produced in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was mainly bred from Kiyomi orange and F-2432 ponkan. In 2001, the China Citrus Research Institute imported one jin from Japan. It is now widely grown in production areas mainly including Pujiang County, Meishan County, Pengshan County, Danleng County, Renshou County, and Jintang County in Sichuan; Jiangxi; Hunan; and Sanming, Nanping, Longyan, and Fuzhou in Fujian. The ripening period of babagan is in the depths of winter, and it is one of the winter oranges. The biggest highlight of Harumi citrus is its thin skin and few seeds, and its taste surpasses all citrus. It sells very well on the market, and its price is also the highest, at around 10 yuan per jin.

2. Wokan

Wokan originated in Israel. After later cultivation, it was first planted in southwestern China, and Guangxi is the main production area. Wokan has the characteristic of good appearance. Its peel is smooth and relatively thin, and it separates from the peel very easily. Its color is bright and glossy, and its taste is relatively good. Its juice yield is also relatively high, and its sugar content is higher than that of other citrus varieties. The fruit segments are plump, and it is sweet and sour, fully concentrating the advantages of other citrus varieties. Generally, Wokan comes to market around March.

3. Ugly mandarin

The scientific name of ugly mandarin is "Shiranui", also called convex-top mandarin, ugly orange, ugly eight monster, ugly orange, and other names. It was bred by the Horticultural Experiment Station of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan in 1972 by crossing Kiyomi with Nakano No. 3 ponkan. It was first introduced to Sichuan in 2000. The appearance of the ugly mandarin looks like an orange, but because its top protrudes, it is larger and has a sweeter taste. Its flesh is full and juicy, with distinct segments, a crisp texture, and no residue when eaten. In addition, it is delicious without causing internal heat, so it has the reputation of "the world's number one mandarin." Besides its good taste, the ugly mandarin also contains nutrients needed by the human body, trace elements, vitamin C, and other beneficial components, making it very popular in the market, and its price is also very high.

4. Mandarin orange

Mandarin orange is also called October orange. It is a traditional but very popular fruit. Its peel is orange-yellow, thin, and easy to peel. Its flesh is reddish and moist, crisp and juicy, sweet and residue-free, with a delicate texture and few seeds. Its taste is first-rate. It is grown in many regions. In addition, in production areas, mandarin orange is generally called rock sugar orange. Although compared with the other three, mandarin orange is a citrus variety with a larger market supply and a lower price, its demand is very large every year, which shows that it is very popular.

Of course, besides the above four varieties, many other citrus varieties are also very delicious and very popular with consumers. But overall, at present, whether in terms of market demand or market price, these 4 varieties are among the top among citrus varieties, which shows how popular they are.

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