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CIACULLI MANDARINS

The sun’s final caress, preserved in Ciaculli’s late-season mandarins.

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Description

Ebidile peel. It is a late-season variety prized for its superior quality.

Color

Deep orange skin, thin and slightly wrinkled; bright orange flesh

Season

Available from January through April

Taste

Juicy and aromatic, with a slight hint of tartness that enhances its freshness

Distinguishing Features

Thin, easy-to-peel skin, with a few seeds. Ideal for eating fresh and in cooking

A FLAVOR THAT TAKES ITS TIME

Born of the patience of time, they hold a slow, deep sweetness that blossoms without haste. Each segment is a song of warmth and nostalgia, winter’s final embrace that awakens the senses, sets the heart ablaze, and leaves a luminous, lasting memory in the soul.

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Everything You Need to Know About the ” CIACULLI MANDARINS”

An intense flavor profile, sweetness balanced by a slight tartness, a thin, edible peel, and late ripening: these are the distinctive characteristics of the late-ripening Ciaculli mandarin.

Typically from February to April (with slight variations depending on the year): this is the ideal time to enjoy authentic late-season mandarins.

The Ciaculli Late Mandarin is a unique Sicilian citrus fruit, known for its thin, smooth, deep-orange peel that peels away easily from the flesh. It has a rounded shape that is slightly flattened at the poles and is medium to large in size. The flesh is sweet, very juicy, and contains few seeds, and the fruit gives off an intense, distinctive aroma.
From a nutritional standpoint, it is rich in natural sugars and vitamins B1, B2, and C, which stimulate the appetite, aid digestion, and support the respiratory system. It is also an excellent antioxidant, helpful in preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer.

A source of vitamin C, antioxidant flavonoids, water, and fiber: natural support for the body’s defenses and hydration.

Medium to large in size, with thin, very fragrant skin, very juicy flesh, and a few seeds, as well as a later harvest.

Yes: they’re perfect in fennel-almond salads, fish carpaccio, and glazes for white meats; in desserts, they’re great for jams, curds, cakes, and granitas.

3–5 days at room temperature away from heat; up to 2–3 weeks in the refrigerator (vegetable drawer) in a perforated bag, without washing them first.

Excellent with oily fish, shellfish, fennel, black olives, ricotta, almonds/pistachios, and dark chocolate.

Yes, they may contain some seeds (the amount varies depending on the vintage and pollination).

The Perfect Experience

And when we say “perfect,” we mean perfect.

Every year, we ship thousands of boxes of our citrus fruits and avocados, which are grown and packed with the utmost care. However, even we can make a small mistake from time to time.

If something doesn’t meet your expectations, please contact us on WhatsApp or at info@donnafina.it: we’ll respond within 24 hours (or even sooner, if we’re not out in the fields!) and will immediately resolve the issue with a refund or a new shipment.