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January 09, 2025

Your Ultimate Citrus Guide

Citrus Fest 

Citrus Fest is here to brighten up your winter with 20% off all citrus! From January 15th to February 4th, enjoy in-store sampling of our freshest, juiciest citrus fruits, and discover new favorites. Take advantage of fun promotions and special deals that’ll add a burst of flavor to your day. Don’t miss out on this citrus celebration at the Co-op!

Your Guide to Citrus 

Buddha’s Hand Citron 

Aromatic, perfect for zest, candy, and infusions.
With its striking finger-like shape, Buddha’s Hand brings bold fragrance and flair to your kitchen. Zest it for baked goods, candy its rind for a sweet treat, or let its citrusy aroma brighten your home.

Moro Blood Orange 

Sweet with berry-like notes, ideal for juice.
Known as the “connoisseur’s citrus,” the Moro Blood Orange features deep red flesh bursting with sweet-tart flavors and subtle berry undertones. Its vibrant hue and juicy taste make it perfect for fresh-squeezed juice or an eye-catching winter fruit salad.

Cara Cara Navel Orange

Sweet and balanced, with a hint of cranberry.
Cara Cara’s stunning pink flesh and subtle notes of berry and grapefruit make it a standout among oranges. This seedless favorite is as beautiful as it is delicious, whether juiced, sliced, or enjoyed out of hand.

Navel Orange

Sweet, juicy, and easy to peel.
A classic favorite, the Navel Orange is known for its signature sweetness and iconic “bellybutton” shape. This seedless, easy-to-peel variety is perfect for snacking or juicing.

Rio Star Grapefruit

Bright, sweet-tart flavor, perfect for juice. 
Texas’s shining star of grapefruit, Rio Star combines intense citrus flavor with a hint of sweetness. Its juicy, ruby-red flesh is a refreshing pick for breakfast or a fresh-squeezed drink.

African Shaddock Pummelo

Sweet and complex, ideal for candying.
As the largest citrus fruit, the Shaddock Pummelo delivers a subtle, sweet grapefruit-like flavor with a meaty texture. Its thick rind can even be candied for a unique treat.

Meiwa Kumquat

Sweet peel and tart flesh, fully edible.
Meiwa Kumquats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a tender, edible peel and juicy interior. Enjoy them whole for a burst of refreshing flavor—no peeling required!

Sweet Lime

Mild and smooth, perfect for juice or cocktails. 
Sweeter than the average lime, this versatile fruit is ideal for fresh limeade, brightening a winter salad, or adding a subtle twist to cocktails. Its low-acid profile makes it a gentle choice for all.

Lemon

Bold and zesty, perfect for baking and juicing.
Brighten up any recipe with the classic tartness of lemons. Their tangy juice and aromatic zest bring vibrant flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.\

Meyer Lemon

Delicately sweet and aromatic, perfect for baking.
With its golden-yellow rind and sweeter-than-average juice, Meyer Lemons elevate everything from baked goods to savory sauces. Their mellow acidity and unique fragrance make them a chef’s dream.


Clementine Mandarin

Sweet, tangy, and kid-friendly. 
Clementines are a go-to for easy snacking, with their juicy, seedless segments and vibrant sweetness. A favorite for all ages, they peel effortlessly for on-the-go enjoyment.

Satsuma Mandarin

Fragrant, juicy, and delightfully sweet.
Satsumas are prized for their “zipper skin” that peels like a dream. Their bold flavor and sweet juiciness make them a standout choice for snacking or festive fruit platters.

TDE Mandarin

Rich and sweet, great for juicing or snacking.
This triple-cross mandarin combines the best traits of its parents — juicy, easy-to-peel, and irresistibly sweet. Perfect for juicing or savoring slice by slice.

Gold Nugget Mandarin

Seedless, ultra-sweet, and easy to peel.
With its bumpy golden skin and luscious, tender flesh, Gold Nugget lives up to its name as one of the sweetest mandarins. Its intense flavor and effortless peeling make it a favorite among citrus lovers.

Daisy Mandarin

Beautiful, sweet, and mildly tangy.
Daisy mandarins are as visually striking as they are flavorful, with their deep-orange rind and balanced sweetness. Great for snacking or adding a pop of color to fruit salads.

Minneola Tangelo

Juicy, sweet, and delightfully tangy.
Nicknamed the “Honeybell” for its bell-like shape, the Minneola Tangelo offers the perfect blend of orange and tangerine flavors. Its rich, juicy flesh is ideal for snacking or juicing.



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