Golden nuggets are the MVPs of easy-to-peel and delightfully juicy citrus fruits. They're often underestimated because of the bumpy and uneven look of their peels, but give them a chance and you'll be presently surprised by how sweet and flavorful they are on the inside. Eat them as the perfect snack, in salads to add an extra "wow" factor, or a tropical smoothie.
 
Taste Profile: Intensely sweet with a rich, almost honey-like flavor. It has a vibrant and aromatic citrus taste with very low acidity.
 
Texture Profile: The flesh is exceptionally juicy, tender, and practically melts in your mouth. It is typically seedless or has very few seeds. The skin is smooth and easy to peel.
 
How to Ripen Quickly: Golden Nugget mandarins are harvested when ripe and do not significantly ripen further off the tree.
 
How to Keep Fresh Longest: Store Golden Nugget mandarins in a cool, dry place for a few days. For extended storage, refrigerate them in the crisper drawer for up to a week.
 
Drink Recipes:
 Golden Nugget Mandarin Refresher: Blend peeled Golden Nugget mandarins with a little water and strain for a pure and intensely sweet juice. Serve chilled.
 Mandarin Ginger Fizz: Muddle a few segments of Golden Nugget mandarin with fresh ginger slices. Add sparkling water and a squeeze of lime.
 
Meal Recipes:
 Golden Nugget Mandarin and Spinach Salad: Combine baby spinach with Golden Nugget mandarin segments, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted almonds. Dress with a light citrus vinaigrette.
 Pork Tenderloin with Mandarin Sauce: Sear pork tenderloin and then create a sauce by reducing fresh Golden Nugget mandarin juice with a touch of soy sauce and ginger. Slice the pork and serve with the sauce.