Mandarin (Kinnow) History:

Citrus fruits have special importance due to their distinct flavors and therapeutic values. These are rich in Vitamin C with fair amounts of Vitamin A & B. Besides this, they are rich source of minerals (Calcium, phosphorus and Iron). The juice is very refreshing, delicious and soothing. Pakistan is among the top thirteen citrus producing countries of the world.

"Kinnow is a citrus cultivar of mandarin. It is a hybrid of two citrus cultivars; "King" and "Willow Leaf" and is classified as kinnow mandarin. It was first introduced from California – USA to the Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute, Lyallpur (Now University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan) in the Sub-continent in 1943-44. This "easy peeler" citrus has assumed special economic importance and export demand being acknowledged for its high juice content, special flavor, delicious taste and. “Nutritional Compositions which are equally benefited for all age groups.

Pakistani Kinnow Nutritional Composition:

Acidity (%) 01.11

Juice Content 47.50

Non-reducing Sugars (%) 06.09

Reducing Sugars (%) 04.22

Total Soluble Solids (%) 12.74

Total Sugars (%) 10.92

Vitamin - C (mg/100gm) 20.29

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 Al – Rafique Enterprises 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, Food graded Corrugated Cartons.

Kinnow Season:

Kinnow Season remains open every year from November 15, to April 15.

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.

Clientage:

• Middle East

• Far East

• Iran

• Europe

• Russia

• Central Asian Countries