Clementines Tangerines
Estimated Inventory, lb : 89.33
This item was last sold on : 06/16/25
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.
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Urban Corps Charter School | San Diego CA | 619-235-6884 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Red O Restaurant (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Paradisaea Dodo Bird | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Institutes of Health LLC | San Diego CA | 800-270-5016 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 442-222-9505 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Little Victory Wine Market | Carlsbad CA | 310-738-3380 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps | Vista CA | 760-975-7327 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Clementines Tangerines. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Whole Gang |
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Double Chocolate Clementine Vita-Mix Cake and Cupcake |
