The Satsuma Mandarin is a specific type of mandarin orange said to have originated in Japan 700 years ago. It was named after Satsuma (a province of Japan now named Kagoshima Prefecture from where the wife of a United States minister to Japan, General Van Valkenberg, sent the trees to the West.The Satsuma Mandarin Orange is medium-small and shaped like a flatted sphere. It is known for its loose, leathery skin that is easy to peel making it a favorite among kids and adults alike. The reddish-orange flesh of the Satsuma orange is typically seedless (0 to 6 seeds per fruit) and is separated into 10 to 12 loose segments. The flesh is juicy and offers a balanced sweet-tart flavor that is so delectable it can be used in savory dishes and desserts.
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