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The Instacart guide to tangelo products
About tangelos
Tangelos are hybrid fruits, which means a horticulturist breeds two fruit species to create a new type of fruit. In this case, the tangelo is a cross between one type of citrus fruit, usually a tangerine, and one type of pomelo, an ancestor of the modern grapefruit. They're named tangelo as a combination of the names tangerine and pomelo. Some also call them honeybells because of their bell-like shape and sweet flavor, which is reminiscent of honey.
This hybrid fruit has a sweet and tangy flavor with a tart aftertaste, courtesy of the pomelo used to create them. Tangelos are exceptionally juicy and have a rich citrus aroma. The fruits look similar to oranges, aside from their extended base, which resembles the neck of a bell. They're about the size of a fist and tend to have a redder color than oranges. You can typically find tangelos during their peak season between December and April, depending on the variety. Florida growers produce most of the tangelos you'll find in stores, but they're also grown in groves worldwide.
You'll find that tangelos are easy to peel and have thick skin, similar to an orange. However, they tend to have fewer seeds than oranges. They're also a healthy snack option since one tangelo only has about 70 calories while also providing high amounts of vitamin C and folate.
In addition to being a delicious treat on their own, tangelos are an excellent substitute for other citrus fruits in recipes, and they make a great salad topping. If you want to try a new twist on a drink or recipe that calls for orange juice, try juicing a tangelo. One cup of juice usually requires between 2-4 tangelos.
How to pick out tangelos
Look for a tangelo with soft, smooth skin that isn't too firm when you press on it. Overly firm skin can mean the fruit is dry inside. When you hold a ripe tangelo, it should feel heavy for its size and have a dark orange or reddish color. Avoid tangelos with soft spots because they can be signs the fruit has spoiled.
Tangelo varieties
You'll find a few different types of tangelos when you search for them in your grocery store. Some of the most common varieties include the following:
- Minneola:Â One of the most common tangelo varieties, Minneola tangelos are a cross between a Dancy mandarin and a Duncan grapefruit. They have a rich flavor that's slightly tarter than other varieties of tangelo. They have some seeds inside, and they peel very easily.
- Orlando:Â This variety is another cross between a Dancy mandarin and a Duncan grapefruit, but the flavor is milder and sweeter than Minneola tangelos. Orlando tangelos tend to be round and flat, aside from their protruding neck, and produce some seeds. While other tangelos ripen in winter, Orlando tangelos ripen as early as fall.
- Seminole:Â Slightly tarter and more acidic than other varieties, Seminole tangelos are an excellent source of juice for smoothies or recipes. They are a cross between a Bowen grapefruit and a Dancy tangerine. The peel is thinner than other varieties, and it produces more seeds that are smaller than the seeds from other tangelos.
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FAQs about tangelos
You can keep tangelos at room temperature for roughly 7-10 days. If you plan to keep them longer, place them in your refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3-4 weeks. If you want to keep them fresh in your refrigerator longer, place them in the crisper drawers, and don't place them in plastic bags. Once you cut open a tangelo, refrigerate any leftovers rather than leaving the pieces at room temperature.
However, their flavor is best when they're fresh, so be sure to eat them as soon as possible. Unfortunately, tangelos don't freeze well, but you can freeze the juice in ice cubes and freeze tangelo zest for seasoning or baking.
Tangelos and oranges may look similar, but tangelos tend to have a darker, more reddish color and a protruding base that makes the fruit look like a bell. Oranges and tangelos are both hybrid fruits that share a common ancestor: the pomelo. Oranges are a combination of mandarin and pomelo, while tangelos are a combination of tangerine and pomelo. Tangelos also have a thicker peel and smaller seeds.
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