They are also a good source of potassium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Cuties® are produced and sold by the San Joaquin Valley, California-based, Sun Pacific.Ĭutie tangerines are an excellent source of vitamins C and A, as well as dietary fiber. Clementines are early maturing and start off the season and the murcott mandarins are late maturing, and round out the season. Whichever variety is represented by the Cuties® name is dependent upon the season. Cuties are either murcott mandarins, also known as tangerines, or clemenules. They are popular for their size, easy-to-peel skin, and seedlessness.

Cutie tangerines have a seedless, deep orange flesh that is juicy with a sweet flavor and balanced with a bit of acidity.Ĭutie tangerines are available year-round with a peak season in the fall through the spring months.Ĭutie tangerines are really two different varieties sold under one brand name.

The thin rind has a smooth to pebbled texture and is very easy to peel.

The pale to dark orange skin is loose and may have the occasional neck, or collar, at the stem end. Cutie tangerines are small citrus fruits, averaging 5 to 6 centimeters in diameter, with a rounded shape and flat bottoms.

Cuties brand oranges