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Tangelos

Tangelo/Tānero

Availability

Tangelos are available from September through to December.

Storage and Handling

Store at room temperature. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Tangelos are a citrus fruit hybrid of tangerine and pomelo or grapefruit. The Seminole variety of tangelos, introduced to New Zealand in the 1950s, is a hybrid of mandarin and grapefruit.

Facts

  • Tangelos are juicy and sweet, have few pips and are easy to peel
  • Tangelo blossoms are beautifully perfumed

Growing Facts

  • Tangelos grow well in a sheltered position that gets plenty of sunlight
  • Like all citrus trees they prefer well-drained soil and lots of water
  • 95% of New Zealand tangelos are grown in the Gisborne area
  • Ripe tangelos have a dark orange colour, which is nearly red

Nutrition Information

Tangelos are a good source of vitamin C.

You will find the full Nutrition Information Panel on the New Zealand Food Composition Data website. This website is owned jointly by Plant & Food Research and the Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. This website holds the most comprehensive collection of high-quality nutrient data for New Zealand foods. The Database is managed and maintained by dedicated Plant & Food Research staff.

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