During the cold winter months you may be craving a piece of ripe, flavorful fruit. Although many stores carry a variety of produce year-round, the appearance, flavor, and overall quality are often significantly reduced compared to the warmer months, while Fruits and vegetables are in season.
We’ll have to wait a little longer for the juicy one though. Summer berriesour January Production Guide reminds us that many Winter crops are available, including lemons, limes, tangerines, and Orange. In fact, a Trader Joe’s shopper recently spotted one of our favorite winter produce, and fans are already racing to get their hands on the seasonal gem.
Sumo Oranges are back in stores for the season.
Sumo sour Making his grand comeback in the production section. For those unfamiliar, sumo citrus, also known as sumo oranges, is a large, seedless fruit that comes into season in the Northern Hemisphere between January and April. AC FoodsThe grower behind the brand Sumo Citrus, explains the fruit on it. Website As in “a hybrid between a mandarin, satsuma, and an orange. It’s incredibly sweet, juicy, seedless, and uniquely easy to peel.”
The popular fruit is loved by many people (incl Hoda Kotb) for its dynamic flavor—but the biggest downside is that High price Compared to other citrus varieties. Even so, many fans make room in their budgets for the seasonal treat and are happy to see it return to stores.
Recently Trader Joe’s Reddit threadone customer shared a photo of her fruit bowl, which included a few large sumo oranges. The user said he found the oranges in St. Louis for $2.49 each, and described them as “expensive but worth it.”
“Alright, it’s time for TJ’s run for sumos!” One commenter said. Those who tried sumos said they were better than navel oranges, comparing them more closely to tangerines and satsumas. “Generally easy to peel without too much of a mess, mildly sweet to sweet, not too acidic or sour,” wrote one Redditor.
If you Don’t stay near Trader Joe’syou may have some luck finding Sumo at other stores. In December TikTok videoan influencer showed off his sumo heel and fans flooded in with comments to share in the excitement. Some said they were able to find the fruit at additional retailers such as Publix, Sam’s Club, Target, and more.
So, the next time you’re at the grocery store, be sure to grab a few sumos and crack open a much-needed ray of sunshine. And don’t forget to check us out. Trader Joe’s January is under $5. To get the most out of your shopping trip.