Paramount Citrus use to own the ∼uties name. The name Halos is owned by Paramount Citrus, who also has the trademark POM Wonderful. The name ∼uties is owned by Sun Pacific. What the name ∼uties and Halos comes down to is marketing names. It does not have to be seedless but in the case of Cuties and Halos, it is. A mandarin is a small flattish citrus fruit with a loose skin, especially a variety with yellow-orange skin (thank you Google dictionary). Whether its a Cutie or a Halo it is a mandarin. If you answered D you are correct! How can that be? Lets start with the most basic thing. What is the Difference Between Cuties & Halos?Īre Cuties and Halos the same thing? Is the answer In the process I am doing my part to prevent any of these terms from becoming the next Kleenex (genericized term to refer to all facial tissues). I am going to shine my years of produce experience on the subject today and talk about what is the difference between the popular Cuties and Halos.

We got sweet potatoes sometimes called yams, we called cabbage that looks clearly purple, red cabbage, and what are those little orange fruits that come in 5 pound boxes? Clementines, Cuties, Halos, Dimples, Tangerines, Mandarins? The world of single serving, easy to peel citrus can leave one wondering. The produce world can be a confusing place at times.

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