Imperial Mandarins

Imperial mandarins are small to medium - sized fruit. impereal mandarins have pale to full orange coloured skin that's relatively loose - fitting. Their flesh is sweet and firm, and is great eaten fresh on its own, added to salads, or used in sweet or savoury cooking.

How to buy

Mandarins should be brightly coloured and glossy. They should feel relatively heavy for their size and not have any skin discoloured patches on their skin.

How to store

Store mandarins at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for 3 to 5 days. Alternatively, store in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks.

How to cook

Make a fresh autumn fruit salad with Imperial mandarin segments, sliced plums, sliced pears and red grapes. Great for dessert or a weekend breakfast served with yoghurt.

For a fresh after - school snack, spread toasted English muffins or pikelets with light cream cheese and top with Imperial Mandarin segements.

Make a fresh citrus salad by combining cubed oranges, Imperial mandarin segements and cubed pink grapefruit. Drizzle with a mixture of lime juice and honey.

Try an Asian-inspired salad with chicken, manadarins, leafy salad greens and cashew nuts. Dress with your favourite vinaigrette and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

Go well with

Mint, chicken and are a fresh addition to any leafy salad.

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