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Description/Taste
Clementine tangerines are petite, bright orange in appearance with a glossy, leathery peel rich with essential oils. They are approximately 5 centimeters in diameter. When punctured or zested the peel reveals bright citrus aromatics. The skin clings loosely to its segmented flesh allowing for easy peeling. Its flesh is juicy and has a good balance between sweetness and acidity. Clementines are generally seedless but may contain a few seeds.
Seasons/Availability
Clementine tangerines are available late fall into mid-winter.
Current Facts
Clementine tangerine, Citrus clementina or C. reticulata, is also referred to as Algerian tangerine. It is the most common cultivars of tangerines. There are at least fifteen known varieties of clementines. These varieties are hybrids or modified versions of the parent Clementine variety.
Nutritional Value
Clementine tangerines are a good source for vitamin C. They contain good levels of vitamins A and B-complex. Clementines also have antioxidants in the form of flavonoids and phytochemicals like hesperetin, naringin and naringenin.
Applications
Clementine tangerine's balance of sweetness and acidity make them suitable for eating fresh and for use in cooked preparations. Add whole segments to cakes and salads, or juice for frozen desserts, cocktails, or vinaigrettes. Pair fresh segments with olives, honey, peppery greens, avocado, citrus and seafood. Use Clementine tangerine fruit, zest and juice in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Clementine tangerines will keep at room temperature but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Clementine tangerines were given their name by Brother Marie-Clément Rodier, also known as Vital Rodier. Rodier was a Catholic missionary who traveled to Algeria in the mid-1800s and is credited with developing Clementines by grafting. Rodier discovered an uncultivated tree within the orphanage's orchard where he worked.
Geography/History
The original Clementine tangerine grows prolifically throughout the Mediterranean basin, specifically coastal regions of North Africa. The name Clementine was given to the citrus fruit in 1902, although they likely existed much earlier. Although their journey to the United States is unclear, they were introduced to Florida in 1909 and were grown commercially by 1914 when they reached California. It is believed that the original Clementine was discovered growing as an accidental mutation in a garden in Algeria. Testing of the tangerines from Algeria and the original Clementine variety proved that they are the same fruit.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
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Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 82 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 130 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 143 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 153 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 154 days ago, 2/01/20 
Bob's Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 155 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 162 days ago, 1/24/20 
Fry's Food Store
Near Yuma, Arizona, United StatesAbout 165 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 167 days ago, 1/19/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Safeway
Near Tempe, Arizona, United StatesAbout 167 days ago, 1/19/20 
Safeway
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United StatesAbout 168 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 179 days ago, 1/07/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 234 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : It's beginning to look a lot like citrus 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 https://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com About 317 days ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Clementine tangerines - here at Your Dekalb Farmers Market near Atlanta .. 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 320 days ago, 8/20/19 Sharer's comments : clemenville oranges di superindo cinere depok 
99 Ranch
99 Ranch Market - McKinley St
Near Riverside, California, United States430 McKinley St Corona CA 92879 951-898-8899 About 370 days ago, 6/30/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-802-2175 About 462 days ago, 3/30/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-749-1636 About 539 days ago, 1/12/19 Sharer's comments : Clementine Tangerines spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-749-1636 About 560 days ago, 12/22/18 Sharer's comments : Clementine Tangerines spotted at Little Italy Mercato. |
