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The '''satsuma''', ''Citrus unshiu'' is a citrus species of Japanese origin, known as '''unshiu mikan''' (Japanese: ''unshū mikan'') in [[Japan]].
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{{first pic|Satsuma.jpg|The newly-[[regeneration|regenerated]] [[Tenth Doctor|Doctor]] finds a satsuma in his pocket. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]'')}}
'''Satsumas''' were a type of [[Earth]] [[citrus]] [[fruit]]. Sometimes called [[Christmas]] [[orange]]s{{fact}}, they were commonly given for [[Christmas]] in [[Great Britain]], similarly to [[tangerine]]s. The [[Tenth Doctor]] said, "...doesn't that just sum up Christmas? You go through all those presents and right at the end, tucked away at the bottom, there's always one stupid old satsuma." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]'')


It is commonly called '''mikan''' in Japan, '''satsuma mandarin''' in the [[United States]] and the [[UK]], and '''clementine''' or '''tangerine''' in [[Canada]]. It is less commonly called '''satsuma tangerine''' or '''satsuma orange'''.
== Uses of satsumas ==
[[Doctor Ogron]] gave a satsuma as a gift of peace to [[Fifth Tamasan|Major Tamasan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Planet of the Ogrons (audio story)|Planet of the Ogrons]]'')


Its fruit is sweet and usually seedless, about the size of a mandarin orange (''citrus reticulata''), smaller than an [[orange]]. The skin can be peeled easily. The tree is believed to have originated from a mutation in Japan, recorded as early as [[1429]] [http://www.mikan.gr.jp/sisetu/siryoukan/rekisi/hyou.html].
Following his victory over the [[Sycorax leader]] in a [[sword]] fight in [[2006]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] found a satsuma in his pocket and threw it against a switch on the hull of the [[Sycorax spaceship|Sycorax vessel]] when the Sycorax leader, in violation of the rules of combat, prepared to attack him from behind. The switch opened the hull under the leader's feet, and he fell thousands of feet to his death. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]'') The Doctor soon mentioned the satsuma in [[Tenth Doctor's diary|his diary]], ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|First Day of the Doctor (short story)|page=30}}) and it was later found in [[Brockley]] in early [[2007]] and stored in the [[Leamington Spa Lifeboat Museum]]. ([[GAME]]: ''[[Security Bot (video game)|Security Bot]]'')


In the UK, mikan are commonly eaten at [[Christmas]]. In Canada, they are a popular snack at any time of the year, and fruit grown in [[Morocco]] are commonly sold in supermarkets.
During an explanation on how wormholes work, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] used a satsuma to represent Earth, which he handed to [[Mae Callon]]. Later, as they were surrounded by [[Wanter]]s, Mae threw the satsuma at the group, distracting a portion of them. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Shroud of Sorrow (novel)|Shroud of Sorrow]]'')


== Doctor Who references ==
== Behind the scenes ==
{{Section cleanup|''[[Attack of the Graske (video game)|Attack of the Graske]]'' is a valid source so it should be covered as such in this article.}}
Satsumas are referenced in ''[[Attack of the Graske (video game)|Attack of the Graske]]''  In ''Attack of the Graske'', a [[Street urchin (Attack of the Graske)|street urchin]] who was kidnapped by a [[Graske (Attack of the Graske)|Graske]] in [[1883]] said he was "saving up [[money]] for a satsuma".


* Followng his victory over the [[Sycorax]] leader in a [[sword]] fight, the [[Tenth Doctor]] found an '''satsuma''' in his pocket and threw it against a switch on the hull of the Sycorax vessel. The Sycorax leader, who, in violation of the rules of combat, was about to come up behind the Doctor and kill him, found the hull under his feet opening up, and fell thousands of feet to his death ("[[The Christmas Invasion]])."
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* Like all citrus fruits, '''satsumas''' are rich in [[citric acid]], a precursor to vitamin C. As such, they would not have been on the menu for [[Cessair of Diplos]], for whom citric acid was toxic, a fact discovered by [[Romana]] and Professor [[Amelia Rumford|Rumford]] during the events of "[[The Stones of Blood]]."
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''See also '''[[orange]]''' .''
 
 
== External links ==
* [http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_CH116 The Satsuma Tangerine - University of Florida]
* [http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/fruit/satsuma.html ''PLANTanswers'' - Texas Cooperative Extension]
 
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Latest revision as of 02:07, 20 November 2023

Satsuma
The newly-regenerated Doctor finds a satsuma in his pocket. (TV: The Christmas Invasion)

Satsumas were a type of Earth citrus fruit. Sometimes called Christmas oranges[source needed], they were commonly given for Christmas in Great Britain, similarly to tangerines. The Tenth Doctor said, "...doesn't that just sum up Christmas? You go through all those presents and right at the end, tucked away at the bottom, there's always one stupid old satsuma." (TV: The Christmas Invasion)

Uses of satsumas[[edit] | [edit source]]

Doctor Ogron gave a satsuma as a gift of peace to Major Tamasan. (AUDIO: Planet of the Ogrons)

Following his victory over the Sycorax leader in a sword fight in 2006, the Tenth Doctor found a satsuma in his pocket and threw it against a switch on the hull of the Sycorax vessel when the Sycorax leader, in violation of the rules of combat, prepared to attack him from behind. The switch opened the hull under the leader's feet, and he fell thousands of feet to his death. (TV: The Christmas Invasion) The Doctor soon mentioned the satsuma in his diary, (PROSE: First Day of the Doctor [+]Loading...{"page":"30","1":"First Day of the Doctor (short story)"}) and it was later found in Brockley in early 2007 and stored in the Leamington Spa Lifeboat Museum. (GAME: Security Bot)

During an explanation on how wormholes work, the Eleventh Doctor used a satsuma to represent Earth, which he handed to Mae Callon. Later, as they were surrounded by Wanters, Mae threw the satsuma at the group, distracting a portion of them. (PROSE: Shroud of Sorrow)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

This section needs a cleanup.

Attack of the Graske is a valid source so it should be covered as such in this article.

Satsumas are referenced in Attack of the Graske In Attack of the Graske, a street urchin who was kidnapped by a Graske in 1883 said he was "saving up money for a satsuma".

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