Organic
Clementine
"Seedless, Sweet, and Easy to Peel"
A hybrid of mandarin and sweet orange, clementines are a type of seedless, easy-to-peel citrus fruit with a sweet and juicy pulp.
Also known as
Mandarin, Clementine Mandarin
Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Product Details
PLU Code
93387
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Tangerines/Mandarins › All Sizes
Origin
Originating in the 19th century in Algeria, clementines are now grown mainly in Spain, Morocco, Italy, and the United States.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Clementine
Clementines are a low-acidity citrus fruit, making them sweeter than regular oranges. They are usually consumed fresh or used in salads, desserts, and as juice.
Nutrition Information
A medium-sized clementine, approximately 74 grams, contains
7 grams of carbohydrates
1 gram of dietary fiber
0.2 grams of fat
0.7 grams of protein
10 milligrams of calcium
1 milligram of iron
0.007 milligrams of vitamin B12
18 milligrams of vitamin C
and 36 milligrams of potassium
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 packaging (e.g. boxes with holes or breathable bags) to prevent moisture accumulation and ethylene buildup
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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