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Have you ever confused a clementine with a mandarin? They look almost identical in the store because they have the same color, after all, if it was not for the sign that clearly distinguishes the twofruitsYou can buy them interchangeable without knowing. So, what is exactly who makes a clear clementine of a mandarin? We talked with the head of Hello Fresh,Claudia Sidoti, to resolve the confusion of the mandarin VS clementines once and for all.

What is a clementine?

In the store, clementines are generally marketed asCuties or darling, depends onseason.

"Clementines are the smallest member of the mandarin family and are without sower," says Sidoti. "The skin is smooth, brilliant and deep orange. They are available from November to April."

The origin of the clementine is disputed, with some to believe that the foundations of the fruit are in China Cantonese and others who say that North Africa is its true origin. What we know is that the clementine is a hybrid of the Mandarin orange.

The tiny fruit is also very soft, making it an excellent alternative to a sweet treat. Aclergy (About 74 grams) represents only 35 calories and about seven grams of sugar.

What is a mandarin?

Mandarin is also a hybrid of the Mandarin orange, but it has more rough and thinner skin that, you guessed it, has a bright orange color.

"The skin tends to have a pebble texture, which makes it slightly more difficult to peel. The fruit is usually in season from October to April," Sidoti said.

Mandarin is supposed to have originsSouth East Asia And are not as sweet as clementines, even if they have an equivalent amount of sugar. Amandarin (About 76 grams) is about 40 calories and has eight grams of sugar. This type of mandarin is also commonly described as having pie flavor.

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CLEMENTTINS VS MANDARINES: What is the difference between fruits?

In short, clementines are gentle and easy to peel, while mandarins are a little more late and have a harder skin, which does not always allow a flawless skin. You can easily tell the difference between a clementine and a mandarin by keeping one in each hand. He who feels bumpy in your palm is a tangerine and the one who feels smooth is a clementine. The texture reveals everything!

In what kind of dishes do you include clementines and mandarins?

Sidoti says clementines work well insalads As they are, or incorporated as a salad vinaigrette.

"Mandarins are also usually used in salads and desserts," she says. "The skin can also be dried and used in some kitchens."

And There you go! You now now know the difference between two very similar members of the Orange Mandarin family to properly adjust the clearances compared to the tangeries you make at the grocery store.