Dekopon Tangerines are a large varietal with a round, oval, to oblate shape having a protruding furrowed neck. The rind is semi-thick but still easy to peel and showcases a light orange to yellow-orange hue. The rind is also covered in prominent oil glands, giving the surface a smooth, pebbled, bumpy appearance, and is delicate, bruising easily. Underneath the surface is a thin to almost nonexistent layer of white spongy pith, and the flesh is divided into 10 to 11 segments by edible white membranes. The flesh also has a firm but soft, tender, aqueous, and succulent pulpy consistency, either being found seedless or containing a few ivory seeds depending on cultivation. They release a fragrant aroma when peeled, expelling essential oils through the pores on the surface. The flesh is known for having high sugar content, ranging from 13 to 18 degrees Brix. This high sugar is mixed with low acidity, containing less than 1 percent citric acid, to create a rich and sweet flavor without the zesty, tangy nuances commonly found in other orange varieties.
