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12 Inspiring Facts About Clementines

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Clementine or Citrus Clementina is one of the tangelo varieties. It is a hybrid of orange and tangerine. It was created back in 1902 by Father Clemen, who was not only a priest but also a wonderful breeder. The shape of the fruit is the same as that of the mandarin, but much sweeter.

  1. Corsican clementines are considered the most attractive. This is because the fruits for sale are decorated with several green leaves. This fruit is attractive not only for its color contras but also an irrefutable proof of freshness. It is known that the leaves, after harvest, quickly fall off and dry out, so if leaves are present on the fruits, then they are fresh.
  2. For a year, the harvest of clementine can reach 25 tons, and almost all of them remain in a beautiful country – France. These small oranges are only 6 cm in diameter.
  3. This fruit has an amazing aroma and a very sweet taste. This delicacy is a wonderful natural antidepressant. It is very often used to make alcoholic beverages.
  4. This citrus is known to many as the nauvel orange and the Italian mandarin. Recently, Mediterranean countries are engaged in its cultivation: Italy, Algeria, Morocco, France, and Spain. It is from here that the largest volumes of clementines are supplied.
  5. This fruit can very easily be confused with tangerine due to its similar appearance. It has a dark orange color, this is the main difference between them. Mandarin has practically no bones, while clementine, on the contrary, has a lot of them. The rind of this citrus is quite thin and shiny, but despite this, it is very hard.
  6. This fruit has a rather juicy and fragrant pulp. It is easy to recognize clementine because it is distinguished by a slightly flattened shape.
  7. When buying clementine, first of all, you should pay attention to the color. Real tangerine is yellow, so it is very difficult to confuse them. They can be distinguished by touch, the first (clementine) is harder, the second is soft with looser skin.
  8. Storing these citrus fruits is the easiest. They can lie for quite a long time. To preserve these fruits, they should simply be placed in a special compartment of the refrigerator. Thus, they can be stored for a whole month. The ideal temperature is +6, while there should be high humidity.
  9. They can be rubbed with vegetable oil to increase their shelf life. Never store clementines in a plastic bag.
  10. This fruit is ideal for preparing many dishes as well as drinks. Such juicy and sweet citrus fruits are perfect for making biscuits, desserts, cakes, snacks, sauces, and many other dishes.
  11. Wonderful jams, syrups, preserves, liqueurs, and brandy are made of clementines. The British add clementines to marinades and also use them to make the sauce for meat.
  12. This citrus fruit has a rather poetic name: clementine. It got its name in honor of the creator, who bred this variety. It was a French priest, Father Clement.
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