Kinnow (Mandarin)
Kinnow (or kinoo) is a variety Mandarin (citrus fruit) often grown in Punjab Pakistan.
Kinnow (Citrus Fruits) are grown nearly in all the four provinces in varying proportions. But then the product is concentrated in Punjab which grows 95 per cent of the national output. And it is the Sargodha business which alone accounts for 70 per cent of the provincial production.
Popular varieties
The popular varieties grown in Punjab include oranges, Red Blood, Mausami, Ruby Red, Jaffa , Fruiter, Malta, limes and lemons. Approximately about 60 per cent of total citrus production is comprised of mandarin being popularly known as 'Kinnow'. Quality wise, 'Kinnow' is the most important variety. It is relished both domestically and internationally for its flavour. It is golden in colour and has a thin loose skin.
Availability
The season of availability starts from mid-October and extends normally up to March with the peak occurring in mid January.. The advent and use of controlled atmosphere cold storage, have, however made it possible sell citrus fruit as late as April extending the market season considerably in fresh condition. In Pakistan the kinnow is grown under
totally natural conditions to enhance the original flavour of the fruit and to preserve its fundamental goodness.
Pakistani Kinnow’s Salient Characteristics
• Easy Peeler.
• High Juice Content.
• Rich source of Vitamin ‘C’.
• Delicious & Refreshing Taste.
• Highly Flavored & Aromatic.
• Attractive Color / Melting Flesh.
• Table Serving Fruit.
• High Nutritional Compositions which are equally benefited for all age groups.
• Highly seeded is the only demerit of this GOD gifted Fruit.
Processing
Harvesting, Sorting, Sweet & Treated Water Washing, Drying, Waxing, Grading, Packing / Packaging, Pre – Cooling are the most common processes which are being practiced at AbdulSattarSons under stringent hygienic conditions ensuring international food safety measure.
Kinnow Size / Counts: Kinnow grain size consist on 55mm to 90mm which can be distributed in 8 different grades further can be packed in 06, 08, 10 & 13kg Export Worthy, graded in Corrugated Cartons
Packing Available: 06, 08, 10, 13kg in Export Worthy, Food graded Corrugated Cartons. Buyer’s specific requirement can also be entertained.
Shelf Life / Export: After processing kinnow can be survived for 50 to 60 days and shipped in refrigerated (temperature controlled) containers.
Main Export Markets
Important export markets for kinnow are: Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, U.K., Vietnam |
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