Tangerines and clementines are so similar that not everyone can tell the difference between them by sight.
These are both members of the citrus family, both juicy and equally aromatic. But there are still fundamental differences.
Mandarin
It has been grown for over 300 years and today more than one variety of this fruit has been developed.
Clementine
This is not a varietal variety of mandarin, as many people believe, but a hybrid of mandarin and a sweet variety of orange.
This fruit was bred by the Frenchman Pierre Clement in the 19th century.
What is the difference
1. The fruit, bred by a French gardener, has a smoother skin and is easily separated from the pulp.
2. The fruits are significantly smaller compared to tangerines and are seedless.
3. They taste sweet and do not have the characteristic sourness that is found in tangerines.
4. A tangerine can have more than 8-10 segments, the fruit is significantly larger, and depending on the variety, it may contain seeds.
The taste of tangerine with a pleasant refreshing sourness.
Beneficial properties
1. Clementine has more vitamin C than tangerine.
2. It also contains more flavonoids, making it more beneficial for the immune system.
3. It is considered to be lower in calories and contains fewer carbohydrates.
4. However, mandarin is the leader in antioxidant content.
Conclusion
It is believed that children prefer clementines for their sweet taste. Adult lovers of citrus fruits are more often attracted to tangerines, which have a brighter aroma and taste palette.
But in general, both fruits are excellent sources of vitamins and nutrients during the winter.
