Mandarin Dragee , 5.3oz - 150g

What is mandarin dragee?

We do offer you the best mandarin dragee that is made from the mix of the best delicious natural mandarins in Turkey with chocolate. It is filled with the universally famous mandarin pieces.  The aromatic smell of chocolate is blended with the sweet and sour taste of mandarin to form a piece of candy small in size but great in taste. The esthetic appearance of chocolate dragee besides the pleasant smell of chocolate contribute to the beauty of it. The dragee has a nice appearance in the gift box and it can be served with Turkish coffee and milk coffee in special days like Bayrams.

When was the mandarin dragee discovered?

Dragee is produced in Turkey since 1900. The production of dragee started with the establishment of the first candy factory. It has been flavored with numerous tastes like cacao and other colorful fruits which make it pleasant and enjoyable. Taking a glance at the history of the famous fruit mandarin, it goes back to the 14^th century in Anatolia. The mandarin dragee approved to the world its deliciousness.

Where is the birthplace of mandarin dragee?

Mandarin grows in different regions of hot climate like, Mediterranean sea region, the southern region of Ege and the black sea region, basically in Rize and Artvin.

Dragee is indigenous to the central region of Anatolia, to Uşak and Eskişehir.

How does it taste and what are the benefits of it?

Chocolate magic makes an excellent accompaniment to the taste of mandarin. It is considered as a natural and healthy nutritional source. The dragee candy is one of the most delicious snacks, full of energy. You won’t get enough from the crunchy mandarin dragee.

What does determine the quality of mandarin dragee?

The distinguishing features of chocolate dragee are the brightness and the transparency of its texture. It does not contain any kind of additive substances. Powdered sugar is used during the natural production of dragee. Dragee has a very special flavor and texture. It is made with traditional methods and numerous ingredients are used in the making. The carefully picked orange mandarin with its aromatic taste improves the quality of the dragee. Besides, its great appearance distinguishes it from other kinds of dragee.

Where is mandarin dragee produced?

Dragee is produced in steel cauldrons. The glazing process is made in a separate pot to polish it. We glaze it regularly with no mistakes. We do add natural healthy colorant substances when it is needed. If we desire to round off the dragee, the cold air intake has to be replaced by a hot air for 5 minutes. Dragee makes chocolate more apparent in taste and shape.

How is dragee made?

We peel the mandarin. Then, we slice the mandarin and put them in cold water. After draining the water from mandarin slices we boil them with water in a big pot. We repeat the process three times. Eventually, we add natural sugar to water and stir it for 30 minutes. Then, we cool it. We melt chocolate with hazelnut oil together in a separate pot. After melting the mix we add the mandarin slices to it. We put the chocolate covered mandarins on baking paper on a tray. Then, we put them in fridge to let them solidify for 1 hour. After taking the dragee out of the fridge we coat it with cacao. Then, we sieve the cacao powder. Finally, we store the dragee in fridge or in a very cool place.

What are the production steps of mandarin dragee?

According to the cortex of Turkish food the products are produced daily. The mandarin chocolate dragee does not contain any kind of additive substances. We use both the traditional method and the modern technique together. Chocolate is produced in modern factories by using automatic machines under hygiene conditions. It is censored periodically through the year and tested by international standards.

What are the shelf life of mandarin dragee and the storage conditions of it?

The shelf life of mandarin dragee is three months as long as you keep it in a cool and dry place.

How is mandarin dragee packed?

We deliver it in special boxes after vacuuming it.