Organic
Clementine
"Nature's candy in a peel"
A hybrid of mandarin and sweet orange, clementines are small, easy-to-peel citrus fruits characterized by their loose, smooth skin and juicy, seedless pulp.
Also known as
Easy-peeler, Loose skin mandarin
Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Product Details
PLU Code
93385
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › Large
Origin
Algeria
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Clementine
Clementines are generally sweeter and less acidic than oranges, with a flavor that's both tart and sweet.
Nutrition Information
Clementine is a nutrient-rich fruit with several health benefits. The nutrition facts for 100 grams of clementine are approximately as follows
Energy 35 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 8.6 grams
Fiber 2.3 grams
Sugar 7.4 grams
Protein 0.8 grams
Total fat 0.2 grams
Saturated fat 0 grams
Sodium 2 milligrams
Potassium 166 milligrams
Vitamin C 47 milligrams
Thiamin 0.082 milligrams
Riboflavin 0.02 milligrams
Niacin 0.3 milligrams
Vitamin A 1013 international units
Vitamin E 0.22 milligrams
Vitamin K 0.2 micrograms
Folate 25 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh mandarins (tangerines). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Ventilated or mesh bags to maintain humidity, prevent moisture accumulation, and reduce ethylene production
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Storage Notes: Chilling injury shows as peel pitting followed by more decay, and late-season fruit are prone to stem-end rind breakdown linked to excessive water loss. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 405-407.
Applies to: fresh mandarins (tangerines).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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