Citrus sunki
(Hayata) hort. ex Tanaka
Sunki
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Description
A warm temperate Citrus tree in the Rutaceae family producing acidic fruit with a spicy skin.
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Edible Uses
Mandarins have a stronger and sweeter taste than sweet oranges. They are peeled and eaten fresh or used in salads, desserts and main dishes. Fresh mandarins are used in the production of the liqueur Mandarine Napoléon. The peel is used fresh, whole or as zest, or dried as chenpi. It can be used as a spice for cooking, baking, drinks, or candy. Essential oil from the fresh peel may be used as a flavouring for candy, in gelatins, ice cream, chewing gum, and baked goods. It is used as a flavouring in some liqueurs.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are acid The skin is spicy.
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Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
