The tangelo is a citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and either a pomelo or a grapefruit. It may have originated in Southeast Asia over 3,500 years ago. The fruits are the size of an adult fist and have a tangerine taste, but are very juicy, to the point of not providing much flesh but producing excellent and plentiful juice. Tangelos generally have loose skin and are easier to peel than oranges. They are easily distinguished from oranges by a characteristic knob at the top of the fruit.
The Minneola tangelo is likewise a cross between a Duncan grapefruit and a Dancy tangerine. Most Minneola tangelos are characterized by a stem-end neck which tends to make the fruit appear bell-shaped. Because of this it is called the Honeybell in the gift fruit trade where it is one of the most popular varieties, but the proper name is Minneola.
Minneola Tangelos aren’t just good, they’re good for you! As a great source of Vitamin C and folate, Minneolas make a delightfully healthy snack.
Heart healthy:
fat-free, saturated fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free
Growth – stimulating:
the folate in a Minneola Tangelo is helpful in the manufacturing of new cells, and so is necessary for normal growth and development1
Healing:
and excellent source for vitamin C to help heal wounds and keep your teeth and gums healthy2 – just one medium orange provides 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C!
I highly recommend these sweet juicy fruits! Absolutely delicious!
