Fresh Pick of the Week: Tangelos Michael C. Green Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets. There are literally thousands of citrus hybrids, but one of the most popular remains the tangelo. Tangelos are easy to peel and juicy, with a mild sweet, but tangy flavor. California Tangelos tend to have a slightly pebbled texture, vibrant interior and exterior color, and very few seeds. They also have the characteristic tangelo knob. tangelos, because, unlike grapefruit, Price: $1.50 per lb.