Ingredient

Whole Mandarin Orange Segments

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add whole mandarin orange segments to products for their natural fruit flavor, juicy …

What is Whole Mandarin Orange Segments?

Whole mandarin orange segments are pieces of mandarin oranges, a type of small citrus fruit. They are typically peeled, separated into individual segments, and often preserved in syrup or juice for packaging.

Is Whole Mandarin Orange Segments vegan?

Whole Mandarin Orange Segments is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Whole Mandarin Orange Segments a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Whole Mandarin Orange Segments used for?

Manufacturers add whole mandarin orange segments to products for their natural fruit flavor, juicy texture, and slight sweetness.

Is Whole Mandarin Orange Segments safe?

Whole mandarin orange segments are considered a whole food and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add whole mandarin orange segments to products for their natural fruit flavor, juicy texture, and slight sweetness. They are commonly found in canned fruit, fruit salads, and desserts.

Health notes

Whole mandarin orange segments are considered a whole food and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They contribute vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to the diet. As a whole food, they are not typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Whole Mandarin Orange Segments

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NTC Marketing, Inc. No Added Sugar! Mandarin Oranges Sweetened With Splenda Canned Fruit 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.7Carbs SHURFINE Choice Mandarin Oranges Sections In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 66kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.6Carbs SHURFINE Choice Mandarin Oranges Sections In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 66kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.6Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Mandarin Oranges Whole Segments In Light Syrup Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 61kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15Carbs

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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