Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Satsuma mandarins

• Choose Satsumas that have a fresh stem to them. Older ones will have a dry brittle and discolored stem.
• They should look fresh, bright and shiny, although bright color is not necessarily an indication of quality as some fruits naturally have green patches even when fully ripe.
• The skin should be fairly thin as those will have the most juice.
• As always with citrus, they should feel heavy for their size.
• Store them in a cool, dark place for a few days or refrigerate to extend shelf life up to two weeks.
• The best California-grown Satsuma mandarins are typically in season from mid November through January.

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Robbie Sigona is our produce buyer. He works with local farmers and scours the market for the very best in fresh fruits and vegetables – some of you won’t find anywhere else.