Look for the deep orange color and smooth, glossy appearance of this mid-sized citrus fruit. Peak availability is during winter months, due to worldwide production.
Clementines will keep fresh for a week or two in your home at normal temperatures. They have a short harvest period but if they are picked just at the right time – like DOLE Clementines – and stored carefully, they can be shipped and stored for up to two months.
The loosely-attached skin makes clementines easy to peel and eat out of the hand. With peak availability in Europe during the winter months, clementines are a delicious way to top up your vitamin C level when you need it most.
Spain, Italy, South America, Morocco