California Mandarins

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Is California Mandarins healthy?

California Mandarins scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. California Mandarins are a nutritious whole fruit rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, providing essential nutrients and antioxidants.

How processed is California Mandarins?

California Mandarins is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive California Mandarins' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mandarins counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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California Mandarins

Peelz
75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Fowler Packing Company
Category Fruits
Summary

California Mandarins are a nutritious whole fruit rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, providing essential nutrients and antioxidants. However, the use of a vegetable and/or lac resin-based wax coating introduces a minor level of processing, which slightly impacts the overall score. Despite this, the product remains a healthy choice due to its minimal processing and natural benefits.

Key ingredients 2

Mandarins
Very Good

Mandarins are a whole fruit rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber. They provide essential nutrients and antioxidants that support immune function and overall health. Being a minimally processed fruit, they retain their natural benefits.

Benefits

Rich in vitamin C, which supports immune health and skin integrity. Contains dietary fiber that aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

Vegetable and/or lac resin based wax
Neutral

Wax coatings are used to preserve freshness and improve appearance by reducing moisture loss. These coatings are generally recognized as safe for consumption. However, they do not provide nutritional benefits.

Risks

Some individuals may have sensitivities to certain waxes, but they are generally considered safe for the general population.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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