In these countries, clementines are not always distinguished from other varieties of mandarins. The pixie variety has the thickest skin, making it easier to peel, while the encore clementine is larger with a thinner skin.Ĭlementines are also grown in Europe, North Africa, Israel and Japan. There are 16 species of the California clementine, each being slightly different in taste and size. They're closely related to lemons, pummelos and tangerines. Technically, clementines are a cross between mandarins (C itrus reticulata) and Seville oranges ( Citrus auratium). (Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2007b) Varieties

Nutrition information for 2 clementines, the equivalent of one food guide fruit serving: (The daily recommendation for vitamin C has been increased to 90 milligrams for men and 75 milligrams for women.)Ĭlementines also serve up fibre, folic acid and potassium, a mineral that helps keep blood pressure in check. One clementine provides only 35 calories, along with 36 milligrams of immune-boosting vitamin C, half a day's worth for women.

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