Clementine is a small, rounded to oblate citrus fruit with flat bottom. Clementine has a thin orange colored loose skin. The skin is leathery in texture and has oil glands.
Clementine skin is easy to peel and the white pith does not cling to the flesh of the fruit. Clementine flesh is soft, tender and can be seeded or seedless. Clementine flesh is sweet with a touch of tangy acidity.
Average diameter of a clementine is 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) depending on the variety. Average weight of a clementine is around 70 grams (0.15 pounds or 2.5 ounces).
Scientific name of Clementine
Citrus Clementina
Other names of Clementine
- Halos
- Cuties
- Sweeties
- Clementina
Calories by source in Clementine
- Calories by carbohydrate in Clementine = 89%
- Calories by fat in Clementine = 5%
- Calories by protein in Clementine = 6%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Clementine
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Clementine = 40%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Clementine = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Clementine = 36%
Nutrition facts of Clementine
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.95 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 2.55 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 14.32 | GRAM | 5% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Clementine, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Clementine, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Clementine
- Select a clementine with fresh citrusy smell
- Should not be squishy. Should be dense and heavy for its size
- Avoid clementines with dry and wrinkly skin
- Like most of citrus orange like fruits, the outer skin should feel a little oily
- Avoid green colored clementines
- Old clementines will be smaller in size as old clementines shrink and less bright orange in color
Availability of Clementine
- The Seasons of clementines depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- Spain – Clementine season ranges from October – February
- USA – Clementine season ranges from November – April
- Canada – Clementine season ranges from November – April
- Italy – Clementine season ranges from September – January
How to store Clementine
- Fresh ripe clementines can be stored at room temperature for about a week
- Avoid direct heat and sunlight while storing acorn squash
- Clementines can be stored in refrigerator for 10-14 days ( store the clementines in a zip lock bag in refrigerator )
- Clementines can be stored in freezer for 10-12 months
- Freezing the whole clementine is not recommended
- Peel the clementines and remove the membrane. Flash freeze the pieces and after freezing transfer the pieces in a freeze bag or container to store in freezer
Complete nutrition facts of Clementine
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