The fruits can be segmented and consumed straight out-of-hand, tossed into salads, or they can be mixed into grain bowls, fruit salads, cereal, and granola. The fruits are also are a source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, antioxidants to reduce inflammation, potassium to balance fluid levels, and folate to produce red blood cells for oxygen transport.Ĭlementines are a sweet, easy-to-peel fruit favored for fresh applications and as a flavoring in cooked preparations. The fruits are primarily consumed fresh, toted as a favorite children’s snack or travel food, and have become a dominant sector of the global citrus market, being grown worldwide for year-round availability.Ĭlementines are an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and provide beta-carotene, the colored pigment within the flesh that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Clementines are popular fruits worldwide, favored for their petite size, easy-to-peel skin, and sweet flavor. The name Clementine is a general descriptor used to encompass over fifteen closely related hybrid varieties, displaying similar characteristics, and the fragrant fruits are some of the smallest orange cultivars available in commercial markets. Clementines have balanced sugar and acidity levels, creating a noticeably sweet, subtly tangy flavor with fruity and floral nuances.Ĭlementines are available year-round, with a peak season in the late fall through mid-winter.Ĭlementines, botanically a part of the Citrus genus, are a hybrid mandarin variety belonging to the Rutaceae family. The flesh is semi-aqueous, tender, and soft, either being found seedless or containing a few cream-colored seeds. The pith does not cling to the flesh, and the orange flesh is divided into 7 to 14 segments by thin membranes. The skin is also easily peeled from the flesh, emitting an aromatic and bright, floral scent when torn, revealing a thin layer of white pith.
The skin is thin, bright orange to orange-red, and semi-smooth, ranging from glossy, leathery, to faintly textured due to prominent oil glands. Clementines are small to medium fruits, averaging 5 to 10 centimeters in diameter, and vary in shape from round, sometimes slightly flattened, to oblate.
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