Harayein Dried Tangerine (Mandarin) Slices

Mandarin rinds contain aromatic essential oils and bitter flavonoids such as hesperidin. Prior to cutting, Cheepser subjects whole mandarins to calibrated flash-blanching in warm water. This neutralizes bitter glycosides, ensuring that boiling tea infusions yield purely floral citrus sweetness and a refreshing tart kick without astringency.

Tangerine slices feature a thinner rind, smaller and more delicate wheel diameters (40-50 mm), higher natural sugar content, and a distinct floral citrus bouquet. In contrast, orange slices are broader (55-75 mm), have a thicker albedo, and deliver a more robust tart profile.

Whole mandarins are sliced with micrometric precision cutters to 3 mm wet thickness, settling to 1.5-2 mm wafers post-drying. Diameters are mechanically graded between 40 mm and 50 mm, with fractured slices and end-caps removed.

Moisture content is strictly locked between 8% and 10%. This dry matrix imparts a non-sticky, wafer-crisp snap that prevents package adhesion while optimizing the instantaneous release of citric acid and aromatic terpenes upon contact with cold or hot liquids.

Cartons must be held below 16°C and 50% RH in light-deprived warehouses. Orange carotenoid pigments are vulnerable to high-bay fluorescent light and warmth exceeding 20°C; hence, storage in hermetic metallized barrier bags is mandatory.

Export consignments are accompanied by a certified COA confirming compliance on multi-residue pesticide screening (GC-MS/MS), zero post-harvest fungicides, non-detectable SO2, microbiological safety, alongside an official Phytosanitary Certificate.

Wholesale minimum order quantity is 50 kg. Cartons holding 5 kg net are stacked 120 per standard export pallet (120x100 cm, 600 kg net). A 40ft High Cube container loads up to 14 metric tons of shrink-wrapped palletized cargo safely.