California Minneola Tangelo
Cecelia Packing Corporation is dedicated to delivering high-quality citrus fruits, with a special focus on the vibrant and flavorful California Minneola tangelo. Known for its sweet-tart taste and easy-to-peel skin, Minneola tangelos are carefully cultivated using sustainable farming practices that prioritize environmental stewardship and resource conservation. Through rigorous quality assurance programs and advanced agricultural technologies, Cecelia Packing ensures that every tangelo fruit meets the highest standards of freshness, flavor, and safety from orchard to table.
What Is a Minneola Tangelo?
A Minneola tangelo is a unique citrus fruit that is a hybrid between a tangerine and a grapefruit. It is easily recognizable by its bright orange skin and distinctive bell-shaped neck.
The Minneola tangelo originated in Florida in the early 20th century as a hybrid between a Duncan grapefruit and a Dancy tangerine. This unique cross combines the best qualities of both fruits, resulting in a tangelo that is prized for its distinctive bell shape and bright, glossy orange skin. Known for its juicy, tender flesh, the Minneola offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a refreshing citrus aroma. Its thin, easy-to-peel skin and relatively few seeds make it a convenient and popular choice for snacking, juicing, and culinary uses.
Health Benefits of Eating Fresh Tangelos
Enjoying fresh Minneola tangelos not only delights your taste buds but also offers a variety of health benefits. Packed with essential nutrients and natural compounds, these citrus fruits support overall wellness and contribute to a balanced diet. Here are some of the key health benefits you gain from incorporating fresh tangelos into your daily routine:
Rich in Vitamin C: Boosts the immune system and promotes healthy skin
High in Dietary Fiber: Supports digestion and helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Low in Calories: Makes for a nutritious, guilt-free snack
Contains Antioxidants: Protects cells from oxidative stress and inflammation
Provides Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure and supports heart health
Hydrating: High water content aids in maintaining proper hydration
Supports Weight Management: Fiber and low-calorie content help promote satiety
Contains Folate: Important for cell growth and overall metabolic function
Nutritional Information
A typical Minneola tangelo (about 150 grams) provides approximately:
Calories: 60
Carbohydrates: 18 grams (including 14 grams of natural sugars)
Dietary Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 0 grams
Vitamin C: Around 60% of the daily recommended intake
Potassium: About 250 mg
Folate: Approximately 8% of the daily value
This nutrient-rich profile makes Minneola tangelos a low-calorie, hydrating fruit that supports immune health, digestion, and cardiovascular function, while offering a natural energy boost.
Cecelia Packing’s Quality Control Measures
At Cecelia we are committed to taking the necessary steps to implement and maintain a sound food safety management program. We employ rigorous quality control measures to ensure superior citrus fruit from harvest to delivery. During harvesting, skilled crews carefully pick fruit at peak ripeness to guarantee optimal flavor and freshness. Advanced processing techniques, including gentle washing and sorting, help maintain fruit integrity and quality while minimizing waste.
Sustainability is central to our farming practices, with precision irrigation, soil monitoring, and eco-friendly pest management reducing environmental impact and conserving resources. We take pride in maintaining the health of our trees, conserving precious resources, and growing the finest premium California citrus fruit possible. These methods promote healthy orchards and high-quality fruit production year after year.
With the assistance of the Food Safety Group, LLC, in-house staff is continually raising the bar for food safety.
Cecelia uses Primus Labs as our third-party auditor, which promotes the following practices:
- GAP (Good Agricultural Practices)
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Controls Points)
In packaging and distribution, Cecelia Packing uses state-of-the-art facilities to protect fruit during handling and transport. Our efficient logistics network ensures timely delivery, preserving freshness and flavor from California’s orchards directly to customers, all while adhering to strict food safety and sustainability standards. This is why year after year, we hold the industry’s highest ratings for integrity.
Order California Minneola Tangelos From Cecelia Packing Corporation
Experience the vibrant, sweet-tart flavor of California Minneola Tangelos by ordering directly from Cecelia Packing Corporation. Known for their juicy flesh, easy-to-peel skin, and refreshing citrus aroma, our California Minneola tangelos are cultivated with the utmost care using sustainable farming practices that protect the environment and ensure premium quality. From hand-harvesting at peak ripeness to advanced processing and packaging, every step is designed to preserve freshness and flavor.
When you choose Cecelia Packing, you’re not only enjoying delicious citrus fruit but also supporting responsible agriculture and rigorous quality control. Whether for snacking, juicing, or culinary creations, our California Minneola tangelos deliver exceptional taste and nutrition. Don’t miss out on this seasonal treasure, order your supply of fresh, sustainably grown California Minneola Tangelos today and savor the difference that expert care and commitment to quality make. Our citrus promises freshness, flavor, and sustainability in every bite.
