![]() Hoda said she plans ahead and always orders her Sumo oranges when they first come out. "Because the Sumo tree has to be cared for so particularly, growers can only pick the fruit during a certain time of year to ensure it's ripe and sweet to their standards," Hardy explained. According to the Sumo Citrus website, the fruit is only available for four months a year: between January and April. Like Hoda said, Sumo oranges are a rarity that only come around for a short period of time every year. in 1998 and it took until 2011 for farmers to perfect the fruit.Ĭitrus and Watermelon Salad with Spiced Shrimp by Kwame Onwuachi When are Sumo oranges in season? The unique fruit dates back to the '70s, when a Japanese grower, on a quest marry the easy-to-peel Japanese mandarin and sweet, juicy California orange, developed a variety called "dekopon." After that, seedlings were imported to the U.S. Sumo Citrus grows its juicy oranges in the San Joaquin Valley of California and also has partner growers in Australia. Related: What's the real deal with America's favorite fruit? How long have Sumo oranges been around? Wilk also compared the flavor to that of an "in-season, perfectly ripe orange" and said Sumo oranges are marked by their "juicy, tangy and zesty" taste. "I like to think of them as one of the high maintenance fruits in the orange family." "They're a delicious cross between a mandarin, citron and pomelo," Hardy explained. Hoda and Jenna both had a different experience eating a Sumo orange, and that's not uncommon, especially since some varieties of the fruit might taste slightly different depending on where you live. "They have a mild but still bittersweet taste to them." "Sumos are one of my favorite forms of mandarins to eat when I can find them in season," he said. Sumo oranges are known for their sweet flavor, and Max Hardy, owner and head chef of Coop Detroit, told TODAY he's a big fan of the fruit. ![]() ![]() They're also very good for you: One Sumo orange provides 163% of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C, plus three grams of fiber.Ĭitrus Salad with Herbs by Melissa Clark What do Sumo oranges taste like? Another interesting feature? Sumo Citrus describes its oranges as a "no-mess experience" and claims that the fruit won't spray juice all over your hands. ![]() They are seedless and easy to peel, and don’t have a lot of pith," Tracy Wilk, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, told TODAY.Īlso known as "dekopon," the fruit has a unique top knot that makes it pretty recognizable. "Sumo oranges are essentially fancy mandarins. The fruit's manufacturer Sumo Citrus describes Sumo oranges as " the world's most adored fruit" on its website, but what sets them apart from other oranges? Well, they're pretty large, for starters. So, what exactly are Sumo oranges and why are they only around for a few months? TODAY Food did a little digging to find out. Jenna quickly clarified and said she did indeed enjoy the taste. "What? You just put a knife into my favorite fruit!" she teased. Hoda was noticeably shocked at Jenna's reaction. ![]()
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