A fresh guide to Australian mandarins
Mandarins are orange coloured citrus fruit that are small in size and bursting with vitamin C. They are available in many varieties and are perfect for lunch boxes or an easy go-to snack.
When are mandarins in season?
Our mandarins are handpicked with care by our expert growers to ensure maximum flavour and juiciness. Australian mandarins are typically harvested from April to October (with a few exceptions), making winter the peak of their availability. For more, see our seasonal fruit and veg calendar.
How to pick
Select fruit that’s heavy for its size for juiciness and has bright, glossy skin. To ensure easy peeling, look for fruit with a puffy, loose skin.
How to store
Store mandarins in a dark cool place for up to 1 week or in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
How to use
Mandarins are a great on-the-go snack and a popular pick for kids’ lunch boxes. They work well in fruit salads, as a breakfast topping and baked into cakes, muffins, slices and more.
Get to know your mandarin varieties
Amorette®
In season: May – October
Amorette® mandarins are truly seedless, easy to peel and have a nice balance of sweetness and tang. Available only at Woolworths.
Imperial
In season: April – June
Imperial mandarins are the first of the season. They’re mildly sweet and easy to peel with few seeds.
Sumo Citrus®
In season: August – September
Sumo Citrus® mandarins are large and seedless, with bumpy skin and a top knot that makes them super easy to peel. They are also sweet in taste. Available only at Woolworths.
Afourer
In season: May – November
Darker in colour, Afourer mandarins have juicy flesh and are full of flavour.
Delite™
In season: July – October
Delite™ mandarins are great tasting and seedless, making them the perfect lunch box snack. Available only at Woolworths.
Phoenix®
In season: July – August
Phoenix® mandarins are seedless with a sweet honey flavour.
Tangold Seedless™
In season: April – October
Tangold Seedless™ mandarins are known for their perfectly balanced sweetness and vibrant, rich citrus flavour. Easy to peel and seedless makes for a great on the go snack.
A fresh guide to mandarins
