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Seasons/Availability
The peak season for Clementine tangerines is late fall into mid-winter.
Current Facts
The Clementine mandarin, Citrus clementina, is often referenced as an 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. When bees cross-pollinate clementines with other fruit the fruits produce unwanted seeds.
Description/Taste
The Clementine is petite, bright orange in appearance with a glossy, leathery peel rich with essential oils. 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, superbly sweet and generally seedless.
Applications
With their balance of acidity and sweetness, the Clementine tangerine is 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.
Geography/History
The Clementine tangerine is a tangerine that grows prolifically throughout the Mediterranean basin, specifically coastal citrus growing regions of Spain and North Africa. Its exposure to the United States is relatively new. It was received as budwood from Valencia, Spain in 1914. It was only in the 1990's, though that this fruit experienced large commercial-scale success. It is believed that the original Clementine was discovered growing as an accidental mutation in a garden in Algeria. Testing of the Algerian tangerine 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.
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Lei Lounge Bar | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Clementine Tangerines. One
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Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 76 days ago |
