In the autumn and winter period, there is a season for tangerines, but also for clementines, which look almost identical, which is why many people throw these fruits into “one bag”. However, they differ in appearance and taste. There are also slight differences in nutritional values. Finally start distinguishing between these two products.
and clementines appear in stores almost at the same time. The season for the former lasts from November to January, and for the latter from October to February. They look very similar, but you need to pay attention to some visual differences when shopping. We will only be able to taste it at home.
What differences in appearance do we notice between tangerines and clementines? Tangerines have thicker, rougher skin. In turn, in clementines it is thin and shiny. The former fruits are slightly larger than the latter.
Further differences can be seen at home. In clementines, the skin comes away from the flesh easily. We have to make a little effort when peeling tangerines.
What do clementines and tangerines taste like? The former fruits are much sweeter than the latter. Moreover, they contain almost no seeds.
The similarity in nutritional values between mandarins and clementines is great. We notice small differences. These first fruits have slightly more potassium, fiber and beta-carotene. Clementines, however, contain more vitamin C than mandarins.
Another difference is that clementines are slightly lower in calories than tangerines. In 100 g of the product they have 47 kcal, while tangerines may have 50 kcal.
Both fruits have similar health propertiesnamely, they support immunity, improve digestion and help remove free radicals from the body, which contribute to the development of many diseases.
To sum up, small but important differences between tangerines and clementines occur in appearance and taste. The nutritional values are almost identical, but the health properties are the same.
