A mandarin orange is a small citrus fruit, also known as citrus reticulata, which is similar to a tangerine. It has an easily peeled, loose skin.National Library Board Singapore: Mandarin Orange
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The fruit, as well as the rind, is used in flavoring cakes, pastries, tea, gelatins and puddings. The oil is used to flavor carbonated beverages.National Library Board Singapore: Mandarin Orange
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Why do Mandarin oranges only come in cans? Has anyone seen an actual Mandarin orange?(2 Answers)
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Canned mandarin segments are peeled to remove the white pith prior to canning; otherwise, they turn bitter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_orange#Processing also the mandarin oranges ...
Anyone have a recipe they love that uses canned mandarin oranges?(1 Answer)
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I love this cake: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mandarin-Orange-Cake-I/Detail.aspx I've tweaked the recipe a little b/c of my dietary restrictions, but it's yummy ...
whats the history of a mandarin
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Mandarin oranges - comes in the group Citrus reticulata. The exact origin is not known. They were born in South eastern Asia and Philippines about 3000 years before. It ...
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Flavor ranges from sweet to nearly spicyNational Library Board Singapore: Mandarin Orange
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