Ojai Pixie Tangerines

Bursting with color, Melissa’s Citrus Crate is packed with the season’s best-tasting citrus fruits. Each fruit has been hand selected to be included in this assortment.

Subject to seasonal availability, the crate includes Blood Oranges, Pink Grapefruit, Meyer Lemons, Tangerines, Navel Oranges, Key Limes, and Kumquats. Ranging from tart to sweet, all varieties are full of wonderful tangy flavor that are characteristic of Melissa’s premium fresh citrus fruits.

The adorable, seedless Kishu Mandarin is one of California’s most unique citrus gems. About the size of a walnut, (yes, they’re that small!), Kishu’s boast a vibrant orange color with a slightly pebbled skin that’s surprisingly easy to peel. Unlike some mandarin varieties, Kishu Mandarins are completely seedless, making them a perfect and convenient snack for kids and adults alike. Their burst of sweetness and tiny size offer a refreshing and unique citrus experience. Enjoy these seasonal treats during winter months to add a touch of sunshine to your day.

Melissa’s Kishu Mandarins are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose fruit with a nice, deep orange coloring, a fragrant scent and no soft spots.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their state: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Hawaii.

Named for their deep red flesh and rosy blush on the skin, Blood Oranges are the perfect blend of juicy, sweet and tart. Traditionally grown in Italy, Blood Oranges are popular with chefs for use in creating amazing sauces, sorbets, desserts, cocktails, dressings, and marmalade.

Choose Blood Oranges that are firm and heavy for their size. Blood Oranges may have a full-colored blush or have no blush at all. Avoid blemishes and shriveled or moldy spots. For the juiciest, sweetest fruit, look for Blood Oranges with a sweet, clean fragrance. Store at cool room temperatures for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their

Kumquats are a unique member of the citrus family. They are small, egg-shaped, and can be eaten whole. Known as the inside-out orange, kumquats are sweet on the outside and tart on the inside.

Despite its small demeanor, kumquats are filled with a burst of sweet-tart citrus flavor. The paper-thin skin is where the majority of the sugar lies and has virtually no bitter pith; however, the flesh is mouth-puckeringly sour.

To no surprise, kumquats are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber and have more fiber in a serving (about 8 Kumquats) than most other fresh fruits. Because the entire fruit is edible, it can be candied or eaten whole. If candied, kumquats are perfect in fruitcakes and holiday truffles.

Also use in dressings, frostings or preserves, or mix into stuffing, cakes and muffins.

Look for fruit that is shiny with good color. Avoid those with blemishes or soft spots. Store in a cool location up to seven days, or refrigerate unwashed, wrapped in plastic