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Satsumas on Sale This Friday Only
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5-pound boxes of satsumas will be on sale this Friday, December 2nd for $4.99 per box. These citrus gems are at the perfect peak of their season during the holiday, so to celebrate citrus and holiday seasons, we’re putting them on sale! These boxes of satsumas will be on sale for one day only, so make sure you stop in our stores this Friday to pick up your share (and don’t forget to grab some to share with friends)! Limits will vary by region, but you can contact your store for details.
Super sweet, juicy, seedless and easy to peel, the satsuma is a variety of mandarin orange and a cousin to the clementine. Satsuma season is, well, short and sweet, lasting from October to December so you’ve got to enjoy this sweet citrus burst of flavor while they’re here.
Sweet Satsuma Ideas
- Add segments to sweet or savory salads, cheese trays and appetizer platters
- Tuck into lunchboxes for a peel-and-eat snack (This small-sized citrus is just right for kids!)
- Use the juice for cocktails, salad dressings, marinades and glazes
- Add satsuma zest to baked goods, dressings, sauces, glazes and other recipes
- Create an edible centerpiece
- Give a basket of satsumas as a sweet holiday gift
Celery Citrus Salad with Balsamic and Feta combines crunchy celery and delightfully sweet, juicy citrus—a perfect recipe to show off satsumas!
For a quick dessert or brunch dish that is perfect for this season of entertaining, Panettone Parfaits are an easy layered treat with satsumas delivering a burst of flavor between toasted almonds, creamy vanilla yogurt and sweet holiday panettone.
Satsumas add a bright citrusy spark both in the dressing and in this fresh seasonal salad, Spinach Salad with Aduki Beans and Satsuma Vinaigrette.
Mark your calendar! Our one day only sale on boxes of satsumas is this Friday, December 2nd so make sure you stop by!
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Thanks for the FB post. I'll definetly b there. Btw my daughters science experiment will be titled: do organic fruit taste better than non organic fruit? I'll make sure we get all our organic fruit from u guys. Whole Foods fruits always taste better than other fruits. :)
11/30/2011 9:46:39 AM CST
Yay, appreciate the FB post. Didn't really know what is a Satsuma so appreciate the info and yes you'll be seeing me Friday!!
11/30/2011 12:05:51 PM CST
Are the Satsuma organic? Hope so, I'd love some and only do organic. Thanks
11/30/2011 3:12:06 PM CST
How long will they last in the refrigerator if bought on Friday?
11/30/2011 4:37:32 PM CST
Are they organic?
11/30/2011 5:56:31 PM CST
Hope they will still be available when I finish work!!!
11/30/2011 6:44:00 PM CST
This is great! Can you tell me where your Satsuma mandarins are from? I usually order from Miller's Citrus Grove in California but I will come over on Friday instead!
11/30/2011 7:13:47 PM CST
I would love to purchase a box of the Satsumas;however, two years ago, from a local supermarket, not WholeFoods, I bought a box of the Satsumas. Because the peeling was so soft and sweet, I ate was comfortable eating that as well as the delicious juices. I became ill each time and knew it couldn't be the oranges. When i inquired at the store, they informed me that the oranges are routinely sprayed with a chemical to retain the orange color orange. Wow!
So, my question to you is what is the truth about the Satsumas that you will be selling? Sprayed or not?
Thank you very much.
11/30/2011 7:14:40 PM CST
Great idea. We shop almost daily, and our favorite stop is at the organic fruit department. Thank you...see you Friday.
11/30/2011 7:52:29 PM CST
California Satsumas? Why not Louisiana citrus? Louisiana has some of the best tasting citrus you could ever imagine. Buy fresh, buy local. Support your local farmers.
11/30/2011 8:12:06 PM CST
Can you ship the satsumas? I live in Lakeland and do not have a store here.
Thanks
11/30/2011 10:26:39 PM CST
Dear Whole Foods,Are the Satsumas organically grown?
If yes, I'll be in to buy some! If not, I'll pass
.
Before Whole Foods bought out Green Life there was much more
organically grown produce. Now I have to shop very carefully
to find organic. That is mainly why I shop at "Health Food"
stores. Otherwise, I could find the same conventionally grown
food at Fresh Market or a regular grocery store. I drive past several of them just to come to your store. It's discouraging!
Surely the owners and management are aware of the
voluminous research proving the VASTLY more beneficial properties of organically grown fruits, vegetables, nuts and
grain over conventionally grown and produced "food".
I still have hope that Whole Foods will become more health motivated.
Thank you for your interest in receiving comments from your customers. I would very much appreciate hearing Whole Foods perspective on my concern.
Sincerely,
Helen Andrews
11/30/2011 10:39:54 PM CST
The recipe ideas are great, especially the spinach salad. I feel inspired! Can't wait to pick up a box.
12/01/2011 7:08:35 AM CST
@Barbara The Satsumas should do just fine in your fridge for about 2 weeks after the purchase date.
12/01/2011 10:39:11 AM CST
@Anna We hope so too! While these sales are first come, first serve, we also work hard to have a great supply, matching our demand. Hopefully, your work day on Friday will fly by with excitement. ;)
12/01/2011 10:47:47 AM CST
@Audrey Some stores are willing to ship but that's a store to store decision. I encourage you to reach out to the store nearest your location. Some stores enjoy the opportunity to serve customers outside of their reach by shipping groceries! The link below will help you identify the contact information for all the stores. Just pop your zip code into the search and the page will generate the information for the closest stores. Thanks for reaching out!
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores
12/01/2011 10:52:52 AM CST
ARE these Satsumas Organic-If not you can get at Safeway,Costco and other grocery storesat at a BETTER Price. SO what is the BIG DEAL??? You should be ashamed , if not ORGANIC???
12/01/2011 11:08:23 AM CST
@Claudia: Nowhere in this ad do I see that these satsumas are organic. Never buy nonorganic tree fruit!
@Helen Andrews: You are correct to be concerned. I never, ever buy fruit (or veg) unless it has the number '9' at the beginning of the number sequence on the label.
12/01/2011 11:12:34 AM CST
Everyone, please notice how the several queries about whether these are organic satsumas are not answered at all. The other questions are answered, not the ones about organic.
SOOOOO. One should assume, from this thundering silence, that these are conventional satsumas. If they were organic, you can bet the organic questions would have been answered.
So call the store to clarify, talk to the produce manager and register your preference for organic produce and then shop for your satsumas elsewhere. Organic citrus are the only way to go.
And Boo to WFM for dodging this issue.
12/01/2011 8:28:28 PM CST
My suspicion is that non-organic citrus is heavily laden with pesticide sprays throughout the growing cycle. I'll pass on this sale - good health is priceless - and keep looking for the ORGANIC satsumas for the family - they are always a favorite!
12/02/2011 7:21:18 AM CST
@Marybeth Since the Satsumas are being sourced from several California orchards, I am waiting for a reply on which orchards are offering organic satsumas. I apologize for the delay in response. For a speedy reply on product offerings, it is always best to contact your community Whole Foods Market directly. Store contact information can be found at the link below. Thanks for reaching out.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores
12/02/2011 9:38:36 AM CST
@Anita The satsumas are being sourced from several Californian orchards. The best way to find out where the Satsumas at your store are coming from is to contact your community Whole Foods Market directly. The link below will help you identify the contact information for your store and a Team Member there will be happy to chat with you.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores
12/02/2011 9:42:23 AM CST
@Lesleigh I am waiting to hear back if we're offering some Organic Satsumas in some areas. To learn if the Satsumas offered at your store are organic, please contact your store directly. Each store sources a little differently. The link below will help you identify the contact information for your store.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores
12/02/2011 11:55:50 AM CST
would love to share satsumas with my grandkids and remind them that their great-grandfather( my dad ) had his own tangerine tree that their parents used to love to pick and eat when they were young !!
12/12/2011 9:53:58 AM CST