Mandarin Afourer Each

The Afourer mandarin is one of the best eating mandarins available. Smaller and more intensely flavoured than the Imperial, it has a deep, rich sweetness with a lingering complexity that sets it apart from other varieties. Easy to peel, virtually seedless, and completely addictive once you start.

Afourer mandarins are at their best from June through August when they hit peak sweetness in the cooler months. That is the window to buy them in quantity.

Look for Afourers that feel heavy for their size with firm, smooth skin and a deep reddish-orange colour. Avoid any that feel light or have started to dry out. They keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Eat them fresh as a snack, segment into a salad, or use the peel to infuse a syrup or glaze. Their intense sweetness also makes them brilliant for juicing or blending into dressings.