Clementine
Classic winter fruit
Boosts the defences of the immune system as it is rich in vitamin C
Not to be confused with mandarins (higher sugar content than mandarins and therefore sweeter)
No or very few pips
Ripens even without high temperatures
Classic winter fruit
Boosts the defences of the immune system as it is rich in vitamin C
Not to be confused with mandarins (higher sugar content than mandarins and therefore sweeter)
No or very few pips
Ripens even without high temperatures
Origin
Italy
Spain
Harvest time
Fillings
Information
Clementines grow on an evergreen tree and are a group of hybrids from the Citrus genus. Historically, they were native to China, India and the Philippines. Today, they are grown in other parts of the world as well – anywhere with a warm temperate climate.
Clementines are a pleasantly sweet fruit, low in acid, and are a practical fruit for when you are on the move as they can be peeled without a knife. These are just three of the reasons they are so popular. And for those who enjoy knowing precise details; clementines split into between 8 and 12 segments.
Clementines are a pleasantly sweet fruit, low in acid, and are a practical fruit for when you are on the move as they can be peeled without a knife. These are just three of the reasons they are so popular. And for those who enjoy knowing precise details; clementines split into between 8 and 12 segments.
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Quality
- Bio
- Conventional