Mandarin orangeFamily:RutaceaeGenus:CitrusSpecies:C. reticulataBinomial name

Is mandarin genetically modified?

As we’ve said before, there are no genetically modified oranges or other citrus fruits on the market. While the mandarin oranges may be cute, one thing that isn’t is the Cuties’ label – which confusingly proclaims the product’s GMO-free status. …

Where do mandarins come from?

Mandarin oranges are a small, loose-skinned variety of the common orange, typically sweeter and less acidic than the larger oranges. Thought to have originated in India, they travelled across China where they picked up the name “mandarin”.