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Description/Taste
Clementines are small to medium fruits, averaging 5 to 10 centimeters in diameter, and vary in shape from round, sometimes slightly flattened, to oblate. The skin is thin, bright orange to orange-red, and semi-smooth, ranging from glossy, leathery, to faintly textured due to prominent oil glands. 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 pith does not cling to the flesh, and the orange flesh is divided into 7 to 14 segments by thin membranes. The flesh is semi-aqueous, tender, and soft, either being found seedless or containing a few cream-colored seeds. Clementines have balanced sugar and acidity levels, creating a noticeably sweet, subtly tangy flavor with fruity and floral nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Clementines are available year-round, with a peak season in the late fall through mid-winter.
Current Facts
Clementines, botanically a part of the Citrus genus, are a hybrid mandarin variety belonging to the Rutaceae family. 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 are popular fruits worldwide, favored for their petite size, easy-to-peel skin, and sweet flavor. 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.
Nutritional Value
Clementines 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. 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.
Applications
Clementines are a sweet, easy-to-peel fruit favored for fresh applications and as a flavoring in cooked preparations. 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. They can also be used as a fresh topping over ice cream, tarts, and cakes, dipped into melted chocolate, or blended into smoothies and frozen desserts. Beyond fresh applications, Clementines can be used to flavor glazes, sauces, and marinades, zested for desserts and bread or simmered into jams and marmalade. Clementines pair well with nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, sunflower seeds, olives, honey, cheeses, including feta, goat, and brie, herbs such as mint, cilantro, and parsley, lemon, seafood, and meats such as poultry, pork, and beef. Whole, unopened Clementines have a shorter shelf life compared to other orange varieties. The fruits will keep for 2 to 7 days when stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight, but they will quickly begin to lose moisture with each day. The fruits can also be stored in a mesh bag or a drawer of the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In the United States, Clementines are often marketed under memorable commercial names to attract consumers. Mandarin oranges, including Clementines, have become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the citrus market, and consumers favor the fruits for their easy-to-peel skin, small size, sweet flavor, and relatively seedless nature. Throughout the year, bundles of Clementines are wrapped in colorful marketing and are sold under names such as Cuties, Wonderful® Halos®, Darling Clementines®, and Sunkist Delites®. These general names were created to appeal to a broader range of consumers and were also a targeted marketing tool to promote the fruits as nutritious snacks. Clementines sold under these commercial names are available between November through January. In addition to Clementines, w murcott mandarins and tango mandarins are also sold interchangeably with Clementines under the commercial names to provide easy-to-peel fruits for an extended season. Some companies also grow Clementines worldwide to develop a steady, year-round supply.
Geography/History
Clementines have a murky history as experts heavily debate the variety’s origins. The most well-known theory retells the legend of a monk cultivating citrus at an orphanage in Misserghin, a small village near Oran, Algeria, in Northern Africa. Father Clement Rodier tended the garden at Péres du Saint-Esprit and one day discovered an accidental cross between a sweet orange and a willowleaf mandarin. Rodier presented the variety to the Horticultural Society of Algiers, and the variety was officially named Clementine, in honor of the monk, in 1902. Many modern-day scientists now refute this theory and point the variety back to East Asia, where mandarins were originally discovered. Many experts believe the cultivar is closely related, if not identical, to the canton mandarin. Regardless of their origins, Clementines were planted throughout the Mediterranean and were introduced to Florida in 1909. The variety was brought to the Citrus Research Center in Riverside, California, by H.S. Fawcett, and in 1914, the fruits were released to commercial growers. Today Clementines are grown worldwide and are commercially produced in California, Texas, North Africa, China, Spain, Uruguay, Peru, and Chile. The small fruits are widely available through local growers, farmer’s markets, supermarkets, and specialty grocers.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 227 days ago, 3/10/21 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 289 days ago, 1/07/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious clementines tangerines 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 290 days ago, 1/06/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 292 days ago, 1/03/21 Sharer's comments : Clementines from Rancho Del Sol 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 296 days ago, 12/31/20 Sharer's comments : Clementines from Rancho Del Sol! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 299 days ago, 12/28/20 Sharer's comments : Clementines from Rancho Del Sol 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 315 days ago, 12/12/20 Sharer's comments : Clementine tangerines from Penryn Orchards 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 558 days ago, 4/13/20 Sharer's comments : Cutie brand Clementine tangerines ! 
Staff of Life
Staff Of Life Market
Near Twin Lakes, California, United States1266 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 831-423-8632 https://www.staffoflifemarket.com About 606 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 619 days ago, 2/12/20 
Glendale Ranch Market
Glendale Ranch Market
Near Glendale, California, United States1122 S Central Ave Glendale CA 91204 818-240-3333 About 629 days ago, 2/02/20 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Arroyo Pkwy
Near Pasadena, California, United States465 S Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena CA 91105 626-204-2266 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 630 days ago, 2/01/20 
Bob's Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 631 days ago, 1/31/20 Sharer's comments : Sweeeeet. 
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4741 https://www.mothersmarket.com About 638 days ago, 1/24/20 
Fry's Food Store
Near Yuma, Arizona, United StatesAbout 641 days ago, 1/21/20 
Superstition Ranch Market
Superstition Ranch Farmers Market
Near Granite Reef Vista, Arizona, United States7 N 114 Street Apache Junction AZ 85120 480-984-3568 https://www.superstitionranchmarket.com About 643 days ago, 1/19/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Safeway
Near Tempe, Arizona, United StatesAbout 643 days ago, 1/19/20 
Safeway
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United StatesAbout 644 days ago, 1/18/20 
El Super
El Super - E Southern Ave
Near Mesa, Arizona, United States1251 E Southern Ave Mesa AZ 85204 480-868-2484 http://www.elsupermarkets.com About 655 days ago, 1/07/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 710 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : It's beginning to look a lot like citrus |
