Clementine
"Small, Sweet, and Very Easy to peel!"
Clementine is a hybrid of mandarin and sweet orange, known for its vibrant, loose, and easy-to-peel skin. It is a sweet and tangy, juicy fruit with a pleasant zest.
Also known as
Mandarin orange, Algerian mandarin
Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Product Details
PLU Code
3383
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › Small
Origin
Algeria
Temperature
3-6°C (37-43°F)
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks at optimal conditions
Status
Approved
About Clementine
Clementine is a seasonal fruit that typically blooms in spring, which helps make them seedless or essentially seedless by utilizing unfertilized flowers, with a typical season from November to January
Nutrition Information
A 100 gram serving of Clementine contains approximately,
53 kcal of energy,
12.2 gram of carbohydrates,
0.6 gram of protein,
0 gram of fat,
2.1 gram of dietary fiber,
35 milligrams of calcium,
1.7 milligrams of iron,
0.495 milligrams of zinc,
9 milligrams of potassium,
10 milligrams of magnesium,
36.4 milligrams of vitamin C,
1,544 international units of vitamin A,
Storage & Handling
Clementines are moderately chilling sensitive. Maintain consistently low temperatures and relative humidity to maintain quality.
Temperature
3-6°C (37-43°F)
Humidity
80-90%
Packaging
Well-ventilated boxes or bags to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks at optimal conditions
Storage Notes: Avoid storing at ambient temperature. Ethylene production can induce ripening. Monitor for decay and damage which can rapidly spoil surrounding fruit.
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce
5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)
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