Minneola

Nicknamed “The Honeybell” because of its bell shape, the Minneola tangelo is a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. Its large size and slightly elongated “neck” make it easy to recognize. The most popular of the tangelos, seedless Minneolas are brimming with sweetly tart juice.

Also known as “Tangelo”, since it is the result of a Tangerine (the name Tangerine originated in the 1800’s in specific relation to deep-orange skinned variations of the Common Mandarin which were growing in the Tangiers area of north Africa, but the name has become synonymous, often incorrectly, with many other varieties of deep orange easy peeler) – Pomelo (grapefruit) hybrid. Minneolas originated in Florida, USA and grow particularly well in the drier conditions typical in southern Peru. The Minneola tree produces large, juicy fruit with a very distinctive flavour.