Citrus Unshiu

Citrus Unshiu is a semi-seedless and easy-peeling citrus species, also known as Miyagawa mandarin, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin, satsuma mandarin, satsuma orange, naartjie, and tangerine. Itrus unshiu was given that name in the late Edo period of Japan after Unshu (Wenzhou), a well-known mandarin orange-producing region in China. Because of its name, it is frequently believed to have originated in China; however, due to multiple genetic studies conducted in the 2010s, the theory that the maternal species of Citrus unshiu was Kishu (Citrus kinokuni) and the paternal species was Kunenbo (Citrus nobilis Lour. var. kunip) and that it was created in the Satsuma province in Japan became more credible.

One of the sweetest citrus kinds is citrus unshiu. It is around the same size as regular mandarin oranges and is typically seedless. In contrast to other citrus fruits, satsumas are recognized for their loose, leathery skin, which is quite simple to peel. The rind frequently has a medium to small flattened sphere form and is smooth to slightly rough. Satsumas typically have 10 to 12 segments with strong membranes that are simple to separate. Because of how sensitive the flesh is, it cannot survive the consequences of improper handling.