Chios mandarin Μανταρίνι Χίου
Intensely aromatic island mandarins from Chios, famous across the Mediterranean for their piercing citrus bouquet.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- mandarin
- Where
- North Aegean
- Season
- winter
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Intensely fragrant and sweet with a sharp citrus edge. The essential oils in the peel give off a powerful, distinctive aroma before peeling.
soft
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Select mandarins with vibrant loose skins that release an unmistakable perfume when gently handled.
Look for the Chios PDO designation guaranteeing traditional Kampos orchard provenance.
The rules in short
Grown in the fertile Kampos orchards of Chios, belonging to the traditional local Citrus deliciosa variety.
Serving ideas
- Peeled and enjoyed fresh
- Turned into aromatic marmalade and spoon sweets
- Zested into festive winter baking
Substitutes
Clementine, Satsuma mandarin.
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