Clementines will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. Clementines last on the counter for about a week and in the fridge for one to two weeks. They should feel heavy for the size, as light ones indicate they might be dried up. Look for ones that are bright and smooth, without dull areas or broken skin. The smaller the fruit the more intense the flavor. Clementines are a popular citrus fruit available in season in the winter. The labeling for mandarin, tangerine, and. A clementine should be firm to the touch but have some give. 44 Share Save 8.8K views 5 years ago I like eating this particular small citrus fruit and I want to share it with you. Select clementines that feel heavy for their size. Today the Clementine is mostly grown in North Africa and Spain and California, Arizona and Texas.Ĭhoose.
It is possible that this small citrus came to Algeria from China, but no one knows. Inside, however, the closely related citrus fruits have some differences.
The clementine is named after Father Clément Rodier who discovered this accidental hybrid in the garden of the orphanage he ran near Oran in Algeria in 1900. What we buy in the supermarket as tangerines are actually mostly clementines. The peak season for clementines is early to mid-winter. Here’s something to keep in mind about the clementine: the smaller the fruit the more intense the flavor.Ĭlementines-which are also called Algerian tangerines–are thought to be a natural hybrid between a common mandarin orange and the bitter orange. The clementine has a thin, smooth, bright red-orange skin that is very easy to peel and delicate, red-orange flesh that is virtually seedless. The clementine is a small mandarin orange that packs a rich juicy sweet-tangy taste.
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