What is a clementine? Is it a type of mandarin?
A clementine is a tangerine, meaning it's a hybrid resulting from a cross between a mandarin and an orange. Compared to a mandarin, it has thinner, more adherent skin, a rounder shape, deep orange and very juicy flesh, and is almost always seedless, with a sweeter taste. For a complete comparison, see our Sicilian organic mandarins.
What organic clementine varieties can you find at AranceBio?
In our catalog, you'll find various varieties of Sicilian organic clementines, each with its own ripening period, ensuring fresh fruit from October to spring.
- Organic Primosole Clementines— early clementines, available from October.
- Etna Clementines— larger than common clementines, medium-thick skin ranging from green to orange, juicy flesh, and a balanced sweet-to-acidic flavor. They ripen from late October.
- Organic Nova Clementines— intense orange color, seedless, thin and adherent skin, juicy flesh. They ripen from late November.
- Organic Winnola Clementines— intense color and seedless, late-ripening: ripening begins in March.
- Taclè— a hybrid of Tarocco orange and clementine, seedless, larger than a clementine, with intense orange peel and red-streaked flesh; sweet flavor with a tart aftertaste.
When is clementine season?
Clementines are harvested mainly between November and February, but with our varieties, availability extends from October (Primosole and Etna) until March (Winnola). By choosing different varieties, you can have fresh clementines for most of the cold season.
Thanks to the succession of different varieties, our clementines are available for most of the season. We start in October with Primosole, followed by Etna Clementinesfrom late October and Novafrom late November. From January, the Taclè(a cross between Tarocco and clementine) ripens, and the season concludes in March with the
What are the nutritional properties and benefits of clementines?
Clementines are rich in water (over 80%), vitamin C, mineral salts, and fiber, with approximately 47 kcal per 100 g(indicative value for the edible part). The high content of vitamin Csupports the immune system; they are also a good source of folic acid— useful during pregnancy — and iron, with anti-inflammatory action and a positive effect on the intestine thanks to their fiber content.
Why choose short-chain organic clementines?
Because they are healthier and tastier: our clementines are grown in certified organic farming Bioagricert, without pesticides or synthetic chemical treatments, and untreated on the surface— meaning the peel is edible, ideal for zest, candied fruit, and desserts. They come from our family citrus grove in Francofonte (Syracuse), with over 60 years of experience in Sicilian citrus farming, and travel through a short supply chain: hand-picked and delivered throughout Italy in approximately 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions about clementines
Do clementines have seeds?
No, clementines are almost always seedless. This is one of the characteristics that makes them so convenient to peel and eat in segments, even for small children.
How many calories do clementines have?
Clementines have approximately 47 kcal per 100 g. They are composed of over 80% water and are naturally rich in vitamin C and folic acid.
How many clementines can you eat per day?
In a varied and balanced diet, 2–3 clementines per day is a reasonable portion: just one or two fruits cover a good part of the daily requirement for vitamin C. These are general indications, not medical advice.
Can you eat clementines with the peel?
Yes: being organic and untreated on the surface, the peel is edible and suitable for grated zest, candied fruit, and jams. It should be washed thoroughly before use.
How do you store clementines?
They can be stored for a few days at room temperature in a cool, dry place, or 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator's fruit drawer. Since they are freshly picked, they are best consumed within a few days.
What is Taclè?
Taclè is a hybrid citrus fruit obtained from the cross between Tarocco orange and clementine. It is seedless, larger than a clementine, very fragrant, with an intense orange peel and red-streaked flesh with a sweet flavor.
