Although it is an oriental variety it is cultivated in the Iberian Peninsula, is highly valued and is appreciated for its characteristics. Among the varieties of this seasonal fruit that is so popular in our country today we talk about the Orri mandarin because it is a good gourmet food. Not only stands out for quality of its flavor and aroma, but it is also highly protected. In addition, both Spain and Portugal have the exclusiveness to currently produce it throughout Europe. Here are more details about this featured product.
Hybrid variety born in Israel
Although it may seem strange, yes. The Orri mandarin had its origin in Israel as a result of a hybridization that was developed by the Agricultural Research Organization (ARO). A Hebrew community linked to this institution thus created this hybrid variety later patented and which ended up in the Iberian Peninsula in 2013. This was possible thanks to the registration of the fruit throughout the European Union but with a exploitation model particular.
Because it is based on the protection and rights to obtain a exclusive license of the Orri mandarin to cultivate it until the year 2043. The farmers who produce it must be registered in the Orri Runing Committee (ORC) and they must pay € 60 per plant by way of the known royalty. There are currently more than 480 Producers of this Premium fruit that is governed by that non-profit organization that protects it from illegal plantations. This measure is one of the keys to its success in the market.
Crop regularization and controls
This crop also occurs in other countries that obtained the license to exploit it in United States, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, South Africa and Australia. But here on the European continent we can enjoy Orri mandarins with a supreme quality because the ideal conditions are given to plant the trees from which they are born. Of course, there is a Regularization thus benefiting their profitability for those who produce them.
This is controlled by authentic inspectors who use the latest technologies to detect illegal plantations that escape that framework of the ORC in Spain. Even with digital applications they monitor the authorized plots and they manage quite effectively to find others that are not. A most important function to safeguard both the prestige as the continuity of sales of this fruit every year.
This surveillance is essential but also joins the limited production of those farmers who can later market their products for an interesting return. Because the average price quadruple even to the one that have other varieties of citrus. Thus, as a consumer you can enjoy this gourmet mandarin for a few 3,60 €/ kilogram, approximately. Although this year its price may be even higher, as has already been calculated in these first weeks.
Why do you like Orri mandarin?
Between the months of January and May, this highly valued fruit is harvested from the Spanish fields for various reasons. The first is its excellent organoleptic qualities and its caliber that is usually always adequate for consumption. This citrus stands out for its differential quality in the mouth, where it offers a flavor juicy and sweet that melts on the palate. The texture of the segment is fine. It is protected with a skin marked orange, soft, very easy to peel. This advantage for the consumer does not mean that it is a fruit very resistant in the periods after its harvest.
Therefore, its natural conservation is optimal and it occurs in very good condition to be able to enjoy Orri mandarins until almost summer. Going into more detail, inside it does not present seeds and its sugar content is quite high, something that is perfectly compensated by its acidity level. Thus, it offers an unmistakable taste that seduces many lovers of these. fruits seasonal. In addition, it is a proximity product, although it is also sold in other foreign markets.
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This 2021 from the producers association they are already mired in a powerful campaign of national promotion so that you can know and look in your usual supermarket or greengrocer for the Orri mandarin. An exclusive, guarded and superior level, as we have explained to you. Did you know her? Do you usually consume it every year?
