What is the difference between clementines, satsumas and tangerines?
Clementines Clementines are a darkly colored variety of mandarin, or tangerine, popular in the American Southwest, from Texas to California. Small and thin skinned, they are easy to peel, have few or no seeds and separate easily into segments. Perfect for snacking out of hand or as an addition to green or fruit salads. Clementines originated in Algeria around 1900 CE and were brought to the United States shortly thereafter. The season runs from November through January. Mandarins Also known as tangerines in the U.S., mandarins (Citrus reticulata) are smaller, flatter and have less acid than oranges. Their delicate flavor is lost in cooking so mandarins are usually eaten fresh. They are typically more darkly colored than oranges, with looser skins that peel and segment easily. Available November through spring. Satsumas Satsumas are a type of mandarin orange developed in Japan in the 16th century. They are less acid than other mandarins. Commonly used for canning, they are seedless, thi
