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Kinnow is a member of Citrus family. It was developed from a lengthy hybridization process, through the cross-breeding of two other varieties 'King' and 'Will Leaf'. It is indigenous product from Pakistan. The finest of all the citrus fruits regard this fruit rich in flavor with exquisite taste. It is easy to peel, the rind containing numerous oil glands, comes off easily with bare hands since it is loosely bound compared to other type of citrus fruits. Therefore kinnow can be just peeled off and enjoyed anywhere, anytime. 


Pakistan as a nation produces about *2% and stands among the top ten citrus growing countries in the world. These fruits are grown nearly in all the four provinces in varying proportions. 


The popular varieties grown in Punjab include oranges, Red Blood, Mausami, Ruby Red, Jaffa, Fruiter, Malta, limes and lemons. Approximately about *0 per cent of total citrus production is comprised of mandarin being popularly known as 'Kinnow'. Quality wise, 'Kinnow' is the most important variety. It is relished both domestically and internationally for its flavor. It is golden in color and has a thin loose skin. This variety has been obtained through the cross-breeding of two other varieties 'King' and 'Will Leaf'. 


Our production capacity is 1.*8 m tons per season. In Pakistan the kinnow is grown under totally natural conditions to enhance the original flavor of the fruit and to preserve its fundamental goodness. 

It is widely used for juices, squashes, jellies and marmalade.

Once treated with proper fungicide, waxed and handled carefully to store the Kinnow at about 4°C. It can retain its freshness up to *0 days.

The popular varieties grown in Punjab include Oranges, Red Blood, Mausami, Ruby Red, Jaffa, Fruiter, Malta, limes and lemons. Mandarins are being popularly known as "Kinnow". Quality wise, "Kinnow" is the most important variety. It is relished both domestically and internationally for its flavor. It is golden in color and has a thin loose skin. This variety has been obtained through the cross-breeding of two other varieties "King" and "Will Leaf".

It is rich in Fiber and Vitamin C which is important for the production and maintenance of collagen.