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The Instacart guide to mandelos
About mandelos
The mandelo is a large citrus fruit that also goes by the name "cocktail grapefruit." Despite this nickname, the mandelo is not a grapefruit. It's a cross between a Frua mandarin orange and a sweet pomelo. Mandelo is a portmanteau of mandarin and pomelo.
You can identify a mandelo by its size and color. It looks a little like a large lemon or a pale orange. It has a yellow peel tinged with green and orange. On average, the mandelo has a diameter of 7-10 centimeters. Its shape is more round than oval, but it has a flatter area on the end opposite the stem.
The mandelo's skin is easy to peel off. The flesh is covered by a thin layer of white pith, similar to that of an orange. This pith has a bitter and sour taste. The flesh itself is yellow with hints of orange and is in a dozen or so sections. In the center of the fruit are small white seeds. The mandelo's flesh offers a sweet flavor with a slight tartness that's described as orange-like with floral notes.
How to pick out mandelos
The harvest season for mandelos is in the winter, so if you're looking for the freshest flavor, shoot for late winter to early spring. Mandelos are primarily grown in California, but some small-scale farmers and grocers offer the fruit.
When you're shopping for a mandelo, place it in your palm and gently squeeze it. You want your mandelo to be firm and heavy. Look for soft spots and other signs of damage. Try not to use color as an indicator of how ripe the mandelo is. As it matures, it grows from green to yellow, but fully mature mandelos often have green on them.
How to cook with mandelos
Mandelos are good for baking and juicing. If you're juicing the mandelo, simply cut it in half and either hand-squeeze the juice or use a juicer. The latter method is likely the best, as the juicer can catch the seeds and pulp from the flesh. Add the juice to cocktails, sauces, dressings, and smoothies to create a bright and crisp flavor profile. If you want an idea of what the mandelo's juice tastes like, mix one part grapefruit juice with two parts tangerine or mandarin juice.
You can use the mandelo's peel to create a zest that offers an orange flavor that's perfect for cocktails or adding notes of citrus to your recipes. You can also candy the peel to create a unique and delicious snack.Â
If you want to bake with your mandelo, you can use it to replace oranges in pretty much any recipe that calls for them. From baked treats to salads, adding mandelo can add a little color and a whole lot of flavor to your favorite citrusy dishes.
Of course, you can always eat the mandelo raw. They make for a tasty and healthy lunchtime snack.
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FAQs about mandelos
The mandelo is a fantastic source of vitamin C. The fruit is also low in calories and a good source of dietary fiber. If you're looking for a fruit to act as a dessert, the mandelo is a good option for you. Here are the basic nutrition facts of 100 grams of mandelo:
- Calories: 39
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams, or 3% of your daily recommended value
- Fiber: 4 grams, 17% of your daily value
- Sugar: 6 grams, 7% of your daily value
- Protein: 1 gram, 2% of your daily value
- Vitamin A: 10% of your daily value
- Vitamin C: 71% of your daily value
- Calcium: 1% of your daily value
If you keep your unsliced mandelo at room temperature, it will last for about a week. To make it last longer, put it in a plastic bag and put it in your refrigerator's crisper drawer to increase its shelf life to two to four weeks. If you know your mandelo isn't ripe, we suggest letting it ripen on the counter and then putting it into the refrigerator to maintain its quality. Keep an eye out for mold, large soft spots, or discoloration to know when to throw out your unused mandelos.
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