Frequently Asked Questions
Fruit quality

Our W. Murcott mandarins weigh between 80 and 105 grams thanks to their high juice content, they are the variety preferred by consumers of citrus fruits.

Because after harvest they are in refrigeration at all times, either in the storage process or in the shipment to the final destination. At Montveg we use state-of-the-art refrigerated transport technologies. Each fruit has a suitable refrigeration temperature to be able to maintain its freshness until it reaches your hands

We carry out different actions to guarantee the safety of each of our fruits. One of them is the recognized HACCP hazard analysis and critical control point, which requires us to take strict measures to guarantee said safety at each stage of the process.

We also stay at the forefront of the latest technology, we strive to

for using the best and safest growing methods.

Montveg sells green and red seedless grapes characterized by their flavor with a balance between sweet and sour, and their good size, as well as their crisp skin, make the food experience unique and incomparable compared to other varieties of grapes.

Responsible consumption

To select the perfect grapes, follow these 3 steps and you won’t be wrong.

  1. Choose clusters that are solid, shake gently and the berries should stay in place, if any fall, it is because the grape is too ripe.
  2. All fruits must be firm, have a smooth skin and a uniform size
  3. Look at the color of the fruits they have to be uniform.

Use these 3 easy steps to find the perfect mandarin, the Montveg tangerine.

  1. Choose the heaviest, the heavier the juicier
  2. Look for the brightest and without spots, these are the best.
  3. Never choose very soft fruits or those that have cuts.

If you prefer to have them outdoors, you can leave them in their bags but hanging down, so that the grains separate from each other and do not touch each other, the duration time will depend on the point of maturity at which they are.

It is advisable to refrigerate them, so they will last you around 15 days. To consume them it is better that you remove them from the refrigerator an hour before consuming them so that they maintain all their flavor and aromas.

If you prefer to have them outdoors, we recommend not washing them, and if you wet them, you encourage the growth of fungi. It is advisable to refrigerate them to be able to extend their life around 15 days.

If what you want is to keep them longer, we do not recommend washing it. However, if their consumption is immediate, we recommend washing them with water for 15 seconds before eating them. DO NOT wash the products with detergent or bleach. Fruits and vegetables are porous and can absorb detergent or bleach, which is not intended for human consumption.

Health and nutrition

Yes, because at this stage the woman requires a large amount of vitamins and nutrients, and of course folic acid. Mandarins offer us all these benefits, which are required mainly at the beginning of the gestation stage. They mainly reduce uric acid. They manage to reduce the levels of uric acid and its salts thanks to its potassium, its large amount of water and its citric acid. During pregnancy it is especially important to pay attention to the uric acid level.

Yes, due to their content of vitamin C, carotenoids, and potassium, they are perfect to replace the liquid and minerals that you have lost with exercise. It is also fresh and hydrating, a delicacy loaded with vitamins and health.

It is totally safe to eat it and we recommend not to stop doing it mainly for its benefits, since they have some nutrients that are not found in the pulp such as resveratrol, which helps reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the blood from food and fight the effect of free radicals that cause premature aging. Grape peel is also good to combat rheumatism, gout or intestinal inflammations as a natural alternative.

It is known that in the tangerine peel it has a large amount of antioxidants more than in its own juice, soluble fiber and antibacterials, highlighting a component called Salvestrol Q40, which is used to fight cancer. This is why the peel of this citrus fruit is a powerful blood cleanser, purifies it and regulates body fluids.

So now that you know of its many beneficial properties, do not throw away the peel of these fruits that do so well for the body and therefore we should not waste.

We advise you to see our recipes section so that you can see the different ways in which you can consume them.

Mandarins are one of the best natural citrus fruits for vitamin C, consuming them stimulates the formation of antibodies in your body. While there has been no direct research linking the vitamin C content of tangerines with eye function. It is well known that vitamin C is important for eye health and helps prevent cell damage.

It also helps control cholesterol and reduce fat absorption, so if you have diabetes, obesity or cholesterol through the roof, it is your fruit. They are ideal for losing weight: their high content of citric acid helps burn fat.

Mandarin oil is useful in the growth of new cells and tissues. This helps in faster wound healing. Tangerines have antimicrobial properties that prevent wounds from becoming infected and ward off viruses, fungi, and bacterial infections.

Commercial information

Our fruits are grown on our own farms in the department of Ica, just 300 kilometers from Lima, the capital of Peru. Ica is one of the most impressive agricultural landscapes in our country, our lands are surrounded by mountains, desert and sea creating a warm tropical climate with the presence of the sun throughout the year giving us perfect growing conditions and a unique timeline and accelerated from sowing to harvest.

If you cannot find Montveg products in your favorite store, it is important that you inform your store manager. Consulting you about the possibility of having Montveg products within your product offering. This way you help us to be closer to you and your family, this is the opportunity to inform the store that you would like to be able to buy it.

If you would like the opportunity to buy Montveg products in your market, please send an email and provide general information about your fruit distribution business. We will be willing to talk immediately and absorb any existing doubts.