There are many varieties of easy peelers and the key varieties marketed in Europe are :
Clementine , Hybrid of the mandarin and orange. Clementines are found mostly in countries around the Mediterranean . The skin is a deep orange colour with a smooth glossy appearance. The fruit is seedless and rich in flavour, which accounts for its popularity with consumers. The main varieties being : Marisol, Oroval, Nules, Hernandine, Nour which give a long marketing period.
Nova , Hybrid of Clementine and tangelo; seedless flesh, nice coloured and juicy fruit.
Widely produced in Spain ( clemenvilla), in Israel ( Suntina ) and in Morocco .
Minneola , Hybrid of tangerine and pomelo. Very few seeds, nice orange-red colouration. Cultivated in Israel and Turkey .
China is the largest producer of easy peelers in the world but Spain remains the largest exporter.
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