The coatings contributed to a lower reduction in pH. The coatings decreased the soluble solids and titratable acidity loses in comparison to the uncoated mandarins. The coating of mandarins delayed ascorbic acid loss. It was possible to extend the storage period with lower weight loss until 27 days by coating mandarin surfaces with emulsions containing CMC from sugar beet pulp cellulose as a hydrophilic polymer. It was found that the emulsion prepared using the mixture of soybean oil, CMC, sodium oleate and water was suitable for the coating of mandarins.