Clementines Tangerines
Inventory, lb : 161.35
This item was last sold on : 03/27/24
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.
Seasons/Availability
The peak season for Clementine tangerines is available during the fall and winter months.
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.
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.
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pastry) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
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Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
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Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Marine Group Global Services LLC | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Clementines Tangerines. One is easiest, three is harder.
The Whole Gang | Double Chocolate Clementine Vita-Mix Cake and Cupcake |